A Southwest Airlines pilot failed multiple field sobriety tests on the bridge just outside the airplane he was supposed to fly … and, it was all caught on shocking body cam footage.
David Allsop — a 52-year-old pilot — was arrested in Georgia back in April where he was supposed to fly a plane from Savannah to Chicago after police were alerted by a concerned third party that he allegedly smelled like alcohol.
The body came footage was just released earlier this week … and, begins with the police pulling Allsop off the plane and peppering him with questions.
Allsop admits he had a few beers the night before the flight, but claims he hasn’t had a drink in 10 hours … an important time frame since the Federal Aviation Administration requires pilots to be sober for at least 8 hours before they fly.
However, an officer says he can smell an odor that he thinks is consistent with alcohol emanating from Allsop … though Allsop claims it’s actually the nicotine gum he’s chewing.
Cops ask Allsop to take some field sobriety tests, which he initially resists … but, he ultimately agrees — and, he reportedly failed two of the three that were administered. He refuses the breathalyzer, and he’s ultimately put in the back of a police car.
The FAA has reportedly revoked Allsop’s license. Criminal charges against him are still pending.
We’ve reached out to Allsop and federal law enforcement for comment … so far, no word back.
