Haden Pentecost failed to help with any pre-flight safety checks and had to be stood down by the flight's manager after he was discovered naked in an onboard toilet The incident occurred on a BA flight from California to London (file) (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

A British Airways cabin crew member was discovered in a plane toilet stark naked and under the influence of drugs during a flight from California to London, a court heard. ‌

Haden Pentecost, 41, who appeared agitated, sweaty and incoherent, was relieved of his duties by the flight manager after failing to assist with pre-flight safety checks. Complaining of stomach pains and needing to change his attire, the flight attendant locked himself in one of the aircraft's toilets. ‌

Upon opening the door, a colleague f

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