Pilot in fatal hot air balloon crash in Arizona had elevated levels of ketamine in his system, report finds
As I read about the tragic hot air balloon crash in Arizona, where the pilot had elevated levels of ketamine in his system, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of sadness and disbelief. Ketamine, a drug often used for chronic pain and mental health conditions like depression and PTSD, can have severe effects on cognitive and physical capabilities. The fact that someone would operate a hot air balloon, a mode of transportation that requires utmost focus and precision, while under the influence of ketamine is beyond comprehension.
The consequences of such reckless behavior are devastating. Not only did the pilot lose his life in the crash, but innocent passengers were also put in harm’s way.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker