IMHO the topic header is slanderous and should be changed!
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Crew rest periods were in accordance with FAA regulations but the performance of both crew members may have been affected by jet-lag and fatigue.
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Traces of a non-prescription drug containing diphenhydramine, typically used to aid sleep, were found in both pilots.
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Specialist medical opinion was that it was possible that the judgement and reasoning of both crew members had been adversely affected by a combination of jet-lag, tiredness and the effects of diphenhydramine.
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Typically there were no warnings about drowsiness or avoiding operating machinery on the packaging of sleep aid drugs sold in the USA containing diphenhydramine.
Mutt.
Last edited by mutt; 20th Aug 2004 at 19:01.