Plane Crash: Pilot's Meds Impair Flight
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Flight Instructors Medication Use, Plane Stalling Linked to Fatal Crash
A fatal plane crash in Massachusetts in 2024 killed three, including flight school owner Fredrika Ballard, student pilot Chad Davidson, and instructor William Hampton. New records reveal Hampton had several banned medications in his system, including Xanax, Ambien, and antidepressants, likely impairing his focus and alertness. Hampton had a history of substance issues and arrests, with the FAA once revoking his medical certificate over similar drugs. Investigators found the plane stalled twice before crashing, possibly due to improper recovery or rudder use. Ice was present but did not affect performance. The NTSB report does not pinpoint one exact cause.
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