Troubled squadron pilot hit tree
An Australian Army pilot from 161 Reconnaissance Squadron had his status downgraded after his aircraft hit a tree on take-off. A host of other problems at the squadron were uncovered as well.
The incident happened during an exercise at Tindal air base in early 2005. The pilot tried to cover up the incident and was downgraded to a "category D", meaning he could not fly unsupervised.
Investigations also found that two other pilots were charged and another two cautioned for turning up to work under the influence of alcohol during a training exercise on the east coast in 2004.
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