Today, we could get our first look at the co-pilot who was accused of being drunk as he prepared for take-off from Detroit Metro Airport.
The American Airlines flight was cancelled Saturday and the man was arrested.
The blood alcohol content level that defines being legally impaired to operate an aircraft is .04. That’s half of the legal limit for drivers. The Federal Aviation Administration rules states no person may operate or attempt to operate an aircraft "within 8 hours of having consumed alcohol, while under the influence of alcohol or with a blood alcohol content of .04 or greater."
Authorities say a TSA officer smelled alcohol on the co-pilot's breath as he was checking in over the weekend.
A group of seniors from Grosse Pointe Woods were on their way to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic when the flight was abruptly cancelled. American Airlines rebooked all of their flights.
The co-pilot is expected to go in front of a judge today for his arraignment.
Stay with WXYZ.com for updates on this developing story.
