A shocking incident occurred at Jaipur Airport on Tuesday when the pilot of a chartered flight arrived to fly the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol. The matter came to light during a routine security check, where the pilot’s breathalyzer test returned a positive result. The airport authorities swiftly intervened and prevented the flight from taking off.
The chartered aircraft, owned by a private airline from Delhi, was scheduled to depart from Jaipur to Hyderabad. The pilot arrived at the airport at 9:15 AM, with a planned takeoff time of 9:30 AM. However, during the security check, it was confirmed that the pilot was intoxicated. As a result, the airport administration immediately removed him from duty and grounded the flight.
The news of the incident caused distress among the passengers on board, who promptly informed the airline. Taking immediate action, the airline arranged for a replacement pilot within two hours. After the new pilot boarded, the flight was finally cleared for departure to Hyderabad.
When questioned by the airport authorities, the pilot claimed that he had taken medication the previous day, which may have caused the alcohol reading in the breathalyzer test. However, the airport administration has expressed skepticism about this explanation and is conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
Under aviation regulations, pilots are strictly prohibited from flying under the influence of alcohol, as it poses a serious risk to the safety of passengers. Sources from the airport indicate that the pilot could face severe action following the completion of the investigation.
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