Pilot suspended for suspected use of banned substance
An airline of Vietnam has suspended a pilot testing positive for ketamine, Deputy Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Ho Minh Tan said on May 5.
Medical examination of the staff of airlines, especially pilots, is a regular activity, according to the CAAV. (Illustrative photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An airline ofVietnam has suspended a pilot testing positive for ketamine, Deputy Director ofthe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Ho Minh Tan said on May 5.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency, Tansaid the pilot was suspended so that the airline can take the next steps,noting an in-depth medical check is needed since an initial positive testing resultcould become negative later, or the person examined may use some types of medicationcontaining certain substances subject to testing.
If this pilot used any banned substance,his license will be revoked permanently as in line with current regulations, headded.
The official went on to say thatmedical examination of the staff of airlines, especially pilots, is a regularactivity. The CAAV also ordered increasing check-ups during major holidays oranniversaries, when the passenger volume often rises strongly./.
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Medical examination of the staff of airlines, especially pilots, is a regular activity, according to the CAAV. (Illustrative photo: VNA) 
