http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=18516An 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 for the drug to take effect,” said an official close to the investigation who asked not to be identified.