Records show small but still alarming number of pilots fly under the influence
 

Records show small but still alarming number of pilots fly under the influence
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The good news: The number of pilots who fly or attempt to fly under the influence of ******* and *****, or engage in illegal behavior, is very low, according to Federal Aviation Administration records.

The bad news: There are still some pilots who are flying under the influence and engaging in illegal behavior.

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According to FAA records obtained by Fox News through a Freedom of Information Act request, 64 pilots of U.S. carriers were cited for violating ******* and drug provisions from 2010 to 2015.

And 38 pilots tested positively for illegal ***** in 2015 alone. Read more...


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