Drunk Japan Airlines pilot arrested at Heathrow Airport

[jedgar]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46062122

"Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, who works for Japan Airlines, was arrested on 28 October after failing a breath test.

He was found to have 189mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system - the legal limit for a pilot is 20mg.

The first officer pleaded guilty to exceeding the alcohol limit at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that police were alerted by the driver of a crew bus who smelled alcohol on the pilot.

He had been due to be part of a crew flying a Japan Airlines (JAL) flight JL44 to Tokyo but failed a breath test 50 minutes before the departure time.

The Boeing 777 aircraft took off after a 69-minute delay.

JAL issued an apology and pledged to "implement immediate actions to prevent any future occurrence", adding that "safety remains our utmost priority".

The drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 80mg, compared to 20mg for pilots.

Jitsukawa was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court on 29 November.

In June, British Airways pilot Julian Monaghan was jailed for eight months for being caught on duty with 86mg of alcohol in his system.

He had turned up for work at Gatwick Airport after drinking three double vodkas."

 

[RoyKerry]

It's certainly concerning to hear about incidents like this, but it's good to see that measures are being taken to prevent future occurrences. Safety should always be the top priority, especially in the aviation industry. Let's hope that this serves as a reminder to all pilots to take their responsibilities seriously.

[JanetKerr]

This is an alarming situation. It's really scary to think that someone in such a critical position of responsibility could be so reckless. Piloting a plane isn't just any job; it's a matter of public safety.

The amount of alcohol in his system was well over the limit. That's not a minor mistake or oversight; that's incredibly dangerous behavior.
nterestingly, there are cases where some professionals engage in risky behaviors like excessive drinking due to underlying mental health issues. One such condition is anhedonia, which is the inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities. This could potentially lead someone to extreme measures to 'feel' something.

[VictoriaRivera]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46062122 geometry dash meltdown

"Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, who works for Japan Airlines, was arrested on 28 October after failing a breath test.

He was found to have 189mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system - the legal limit for a pilot is 20mg.

The first officer pleaded guilty to exceeding the alcohol limit at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that police were alerted by the driver of a crew bus who smelled alcohol on the pilot.

He had been due to be part of a crew flying a Japan Airlines (JAL) flight JL44 to Tokyo but failed a breath test 50 minutes before the departure time.

The Boeing 777 aircraft took off after a 69-minute delay.

JAL issued an apology and pledged to "implement immediate actions to prevent any future occurrence", adding that "safety remains our utmost priority".

The drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 80mg, compared to 20mg for pilots.

Jitsukawa was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court on 29 November.

In June, British Airways pilot Julian Monaghan was jailed for eight months for being caught on duty with 86mg of alcohol in his system.

He had turned up for work at Gatwick Airport after drinking three double vodkas."

 

These things absolutely need to happen in order to prevent similar situations from happening in the future. So trust me, don't worry too much about this.