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Drunk Sunwing pilot sentenced to eight months in jail
An airline pilot who was so drunk he appeared to pass out in the cockpit before takeoff has been sentenced to eight months in jail, a penalty the judge said should deter pilots around the world from showing up to work impaired. Miroslav Gronych, 37, pleaded guilty last month to having care and control of an aircraft while he had a blood alcohol level that was three times the legal limit. Judge Anne Brown banned him from flying for one year after his release and took into account time Gronych… (www.ctvnews.ca) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
There is help available in the US through carriers and ALPA. Been there, done that.
Yes. There are super support systems here.
I guess the new crewing requirements are 1 and 1/5 to pilot an airplane.
Ok. He did a stupid thing. He did not seek help before his problem got he best of him. But, Alcoholism is a real thing. As everyone abandons him, I just pray there is someone left who will help him through recovery. He has certainly already reached his low point.
THREE times the legal limit ? How did he get past "security"
So he is going to be allowed to take innocent lives back into his hands yet again?
3X the legal limit?
If that is 0.24 %, that is 1/2 the lethal amount 0f 0.5%.
So what will be the punishment the next time he does it?
3X the legal limit?
If that is 0.24 %, that is 1/2 the lethal amount 0f 0.5%.
So what will be the punishment the next time he does it?
3X's legal limit. Is this in accordance with the company's policy or local/civil law? I'm not condoning this by any means; especially when innocent lives are put in jeopardy! Just curious.