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Did the pilot survive the crash in the end?
Did the pilot survive the crash in the end?
Did the pilot survive the crash in the end?
Astonishingly he did. Tho can't recall ever seeing an explanation of how he managed to survive a fireball of that magnitude.
Pretty sure he did ....
So does this put him on a multiple manslaughter charge?
"Mr Hill had not been trained in the escape manoeuvre"
Unbelievable.
Like training a train driver but not showing him where the brakes are.
Astonishingly he did. Tho can't recall ever seeing an explanation of how he managed to survive a fireball of that magnitude.
Statement from the organisers.
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Following the publication of the final AAIB report into the Shoreham Airshow crash, the thoughts and sympathies of everyone associated with the Airshow are with the families of the victims on what will understandably be an emotional day.
The report clearly confirms that a series of errors by an experienced and fully authorised pilot were the cause of the tragic crash on 22 August 2015.
The Shoreham Airshow has been an important part of the local community for 26 years, raising over £2m for charity. The organisers always worked hard to ensure the event was both safe and successful. Our main aim in 2015 was to do just that, but there are findings in the report that will require further analysis and reflection.
The report also contains important recommendations for the CAA, as well as the wider airshow industry, and these must be noted carefully. Any recommendations made by the AAIB that are aimed at improving the safety of air displays can only be welcomed.
The organisers of the Airshow will continue to participate in the ongoing inquest as an interested party.
RAFA, organisers of the Shoreham Airshow
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Seems a bit dodgy releasing a statement like that when the report cites both pilot errors and ineffective planning etc?
As the report suggests, the pilot either didn't know the speed/altitude requirement / didn't look at his instruments / misread his instruments / instruments were faulty or he didn't know the escape manoeuvre. Only the surviving pilot will know the honest answer to this, the rest of us can only speculate.
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What I always found incredible was the fact that he performed that manoeuvre whilst flying directly along the A27. That strikes me as being INCREDIBLY reckless, to perform a loop whilst actually following the path of a major dual carriageway.
I'm no lawyer, but that factor alone could be a major factor if they bring about a manslaughter charge.