Pilot to face drink-flying charge in US

A Virgin Atlantic pilot accused of attempting to fly a passenger jet while under the influence of alcohol is due to appear in court in the US today.

Pilot to face drink-flying charge in US
Tue, 09 Mar, 2004 - 09:36

A Virgin Atlantic pilot accused of attempting to fly a passenger jet while under the influence of alcohol is due to appear in court in the US today.

Captain Richard Harwell had been due to fly 383 passengers and 17 crew from Washington Dulles airport to Heathrow. He was arrested on December 19.

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