David Paul Allsop, a Southwest Airlines pilot, was arrested at Savannah Hilton Head Airport on January 15 after failing a sobriety test. A TSA officer reported concerns about Allsop's condition, which he attributed to chewing nicotine gum. The arrest occurred with passengers already boarded for a Chicago-bound flight, which was subsequently delayed while a new pilot was located. Southwest Airlines issued a statement addressing the situation, emphasizing their commitment to safety and accommodating affected customers.
According to a police report, Allsop was removed from the cockpit after a TSA officer reported a crew member appearing intoxicated. Allsop attributed the smell to nicotine gum he was chewing.
Allsop allegedly failed a sobriety test on the jet bridge and was charged with driving under the influence, according to the arrest report.
The arrest happened with passengers already on board. The Chicago-bound flight Allsop was supposed to be a pilot for was delayed for multiple hours while Southwest searched for a new pilot.
We're aware of a situation involving an Employee on Flight 3772 this morning from Savannah. The Employee has been removed from duty.
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