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SkyWest pilot arrested after showing up drunk to Delta connection flight, police say

Posted at 3:48 PM, Oct 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-26 15:48:04-04

RAPID CITY, SD – A SkyWest Airlines pilot has been arrested for allegedly trying to fly a plane while under the influence.

Rapid City police said the pilot, 38-year-old Russel Duszak, was scheduled to fly from Rapid City, South Dakota, to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he lives.

Airport officials said Duszak smelled of alcohol and authorities were called to investigate.

Pilots are prohibited from flying with a blood alcohol content of over .04 and officers said Duszak was over that limit.

He was arrested for operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol.