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Florida Pilot Arrested for DUI After Causing Minor Crash

Blog 2015 June Florida Pilot Arrested for DUI After Causing Minor Crash
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Florida Pilot Arrested for DUI After Causing Minor Crash

Posted By Stepniak & Park || 22-Jun-2015

A pilot in Melbourne, Florida, was arrested and taken to jail after crashing into an airport communications tower with his twin-engine Cessna plane. Police stated that the man smelled very strongly of alcohol and that his speech was slurred. On the plane, police found a half empty bottle of Cognac, a bottle of wine, and a water bottle filled with a clear liquid that smelled like alcohol. Also on the plane was the man’s 10 year-old son. The man has been charged with reckless operation of an aircraft while under the influence and child abuse without great harm.

The crash took place on the ground at Melbourne International Airport. Before the accident took place, an air traffic controller ordered the man to return his plane to the hanger, but the man did not comply. In audio recordings, the air traffic controller can be heard attempting to stop the man from entering an active runway. There were no serious injuries in the crash. The man posted bail and has since been released from Brevard County Jail.

What happens to a pilot if they are charged with a DUI or FUI (flying under the influence)? Regulations regarding these offenses are very strict at the state and federal level. In addition, the Federal Aviation Administration looks at each situation on a case by case basis. Pilots are required by the FAA to report any alcohol-related convictions within 60 days. The FAA considers the blood alcohol content, as well as other factors including refusal to submit to a breathalyzer or blood test and any previous history of alcohol or drug related arrests or convictions. Depending on the circumstances, a pilot may have their license suspended or revoked.

If you have been charged with DUI or FUI, call a criminal defense attorney from Law Offices of Robert Stepniak to set up a confidential case evaluation.

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