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Old 12th Jan 2006, 18:42
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Re: Report: Ryanair pilot "froze" mid flight

Originally Posted by essexboy
I'm afraid I am with Leo and Norman on this one. Pilot incapacitation takes many forms. I am sure that the Captain involved wasn’t aware that he was unfit to fly and had no malice aforethought.
Exactly my thoughts. When I was told my father had died I drove for two hours to my mothers house. I was fine for the first hour and 55 mins. I can quite imagine the condition this poor man was in. You may actually be ok but your condition can change rapidly. A certain period of leave should be compulsory after a death in the family. I hope there are no official repercussions and wish him well.
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