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Sala plane exposed to carbon monoxide - AAIB

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Wednesday, 14 August 2019 07:44

Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide in the cockpit of the plane they were travelling in when it crashed near the isle of Guernsey in January, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch has said.

The Piper Malibu aircraft the pair were in went missing on Jan. 21 after disappearing from air traffic control's radar while flying over the English Channel on the way to Cardiff, Wales.

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Sala's body was found within the wreckage of the plane, while pilot Ibbotson's body is yet to be recovered. Toxicology results released on Wednesday showed the level of carbon monoxide (COHb level) in Sala's blood was 58%. Anything over 50% in a healthy individual is considered to be potentially fatal.

Daniel Machover of Hickman & Rose solicitors, lawyer for the Sala family, said in a statement: "That dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide have been found in Emiliano's body raises questions for the family. How he died will be determined at the inquest in due course.

"The family believe that a detailed technical examination of the plane is necessary.

"The family and the public need to know how the carbon monoxide was able to enter the cabin. Future air safety rests on knowing as much as possible on this issue.

"Emiliano's family call on the AAIB to salvage the wreckage of the plane without further delay."

The AAIB report states the symptoms of an individual with a COHb level of above 50% include seizures and unconsciousness, and could potentially cause a heart attack.

Sala had just completed a £15 million transfer to Cardiff City from French Ligue 1 side Nantes and had been due to train with his new teammates the day after the plane went missing.

"We have evidence to show that the passenger was suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide in his blood and we believe that the pilot is likely to have been suffering from exposure to carbon monoxide before the accident," AAIB principle investigator Geraint Herbert said in a video statement posted on Twitter.

"Carbon monoxide is an odourless colourless gas. Symptoms at low exposure levels can be drowsiness and dizziness, but as the exposure level increases it can lead to unconsciousness and death.

"The investigation continues to look into a wide range of areas in relation to this accident and particularly, we are looking at the potential ways in which the carbon monoxide could enter the cabin in this type of aircraft."

In a statement provided to ESPN, a Cardiff City club spokesperson said: "Cardiff City Football Club is concerned at the AAIB's latest report which once again highlights that the aircraft used for Emiliano Sala was not appropriate. We continue to believe that those who were instrumental in arranging its usage are held to account for this tragedy."

The AAIB did not confirm that carbon monoxide was the cause of the accident. A final report will be published in due course.

ESPN FC has approached Nantes for comment.

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