A Delta Air Lines pilot was arrested at Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Tuesday morning, July 22, following a routine pre-flight check that revealed a positive alcohol test. According to Swedish Aftonbladet, the incident involved flight DL205, which was scheduled to depart from Stockholm to New York.
At approximately 09:15 local time, Swedish police boarded the aircraft and detained the pilot after a breathalyzer test indicated alcohol in her system. Police spokesperson Nadya Norton confirmed the arrest, stating:
“The pilot tested positive and was taken in for further investigation. The individual is now in custody, suspected of aviation-related intoxication.”
While authorities have not officially disclosed the pilot’s identity, nationality, or age, online sources report that the detained individual is a female pilot from the United States.
Airport operator Swedavia referred all questions to the Swedish police.
Delta Air Lines has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident.
You should have done a little reporting before posting this article. The pilot in question was suspected of having consumed alcohol. She was taken into custody for an excessive amount of time and tested repeatedly with a 0.0 result. She was released without charges. Please post a retraction and apology. Do a little fact checking!
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