Aviation Accident Summary ATL89IA057

ATLANTA, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

UNK

LOCKHEED L-1011

Analysis

1ST OFFICER WAS OBSERVED TO BE SICK & WAS REPLACED ON THE FLT PRIOR TO DEPARTING THE ORIGINATING CITY. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE WAS CONFRONTED BY AN INTERVENTION GROUP REGARDING HIS CONDITION AND REQUESTED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMPANY EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN. THE 1ST OFFICER WAS DIAGNOSED AS SUFFERING ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ALCOHOL REHABILITATION TREATMENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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