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Deadly Plane Crash: the Pilot was flying high on Cannabis
Investigation of a plane accident that killed a pilot, a passenger and left two other passengers seriously injured showed a very high level of THC in a Canadian pilot who was flying a Cessna 208B Caravan operated by Air Tindi Ltd. near Lutsel K’e, Northwest Territories.
The toxicology report indicates that the significant amount of THC found in the pilot’s system impaired his performance and adversely effected his decision making.
Even though the pilot was well qualified to fly using instruments, he chose to fly at a low altitude in foggy conditions. The low visibility prevented the pilot from seeing and avoiding terrain.