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The Independent UK
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Kelly Rissman

Southwest pilot pulled from cockpit by cops in front of stunned passengers after ‘showing up to work drunk’

Pilot David Allsop was arrested before flying from Savannah, Georgia to Chicago Wednesday because he was allegedly intoxicated - (Chatham County Sheriff’s Office/EPA)

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested in Georgia before flying to Chicago because he was intoxicated, according to authorities.

David Allsop, 52, was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport around 7 a.m. Wednesday, records show. He was charged with driving under the influence.

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