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Old 18th Mar 2004, 09:44
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Heya Shmoo, long time no speak. From my limited understanding of things medical I interpret some of what has been said about Andy's BAC in the report as a phenomenon which apparently causes any alcohol that may have been stored in his muscular and fatty tissues to leach into what was the bloodstream after his accident.

He may well have only had a couple of 'full strengths' the night previous?

Can anyone shed any more light on
....The possibility that the pilot’s BAC reading resulted at least in part from post-mortem alcohol production could not be discounted....
?????

As far as the rest goes, how is it any different to someone getting into a car and driving in the same (supposed) state? Thye potential for causing death and damage is just as high.

RIP Andy.
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