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Old November 16th 03, 12:55 AM
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Report: Sedatives found in pilot's blood

(EXCERPT) , By Carlos Bongioanni, Stars and Stripes European edition,
Saturday, November 15, 2003

An Army aviator flying an MH-47 helicopter that crashed in the
Philippines in February 2002, killing 10, had high levels of a
sleep-inducing medication in his system, according to an Army aircraft
accident report.

Capt. Bartt D. Owens, one of the 10 servicemembers who died in the
crash, tested positive for the sedative temazepam, said the report
obtained by Stars and Stripes through a Freedom of Information Act
request.

Toxicology results included in the investigation report revealed that
Owens’ body had 1.2 milligrams of the drug per liter of blood.

“That’s twice the therapeutic level normally needed...

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http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?...&article=18718

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The American War Library
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