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For the first time, Pilot David Ibbotson in his own words, on his concerns about flying Piper Malibu N264DB, as he took Emiliano Sala to his new life in the Premier League.

For the first time ever, insight into how pilot David Ibbotson was feeling about the plane just hours before the ill-fated flight. Having experienced problems on the inbound leg listeners hear what he really thought about Piper Malibu N264DB. Throughout the series much has been revealed about his background and training as a pilot, but in this episode we learn more about the man behind the headlines.

Writer and Presenter: Kayley Thomas
Producer: Jenny Johnson
Additional Production: Geraint Thomas
Story Consultant: Emma Harding
Sound Design: Cathy Robinson
Original Music: Gizmo Varillas
Executive Producer: Lorraine Walsh

email: salapodcast@bbc.co.uk

~~~With thanks to ITV Archive~~~

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48 minutes

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