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Old 15th June 2004 | 13:09
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niknak
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I recall that several years ago a PA31 met an unfortunate end in New Zealand.
The post mortem revealed that the pilot (the only person on board), had drunk approximately 2 pints of full strength tonic water prior to departure to quench his thirst, and the quinine content was a significantly contributary factor in the loss of control.

Poor lad should have added some gin perhaps.
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