2015 Shoreham Airshow crash

2015 aviation accident in England October 2019 August 2015 2015 Shoreham Airshow crash Hawker Hunter T7 'WV372 - R' (G-BXFI) (12863569924).jpg G-BXFI, the aircraft involved in the accident, photographed in 2013 Accident 2015 08 22 y Pilot error during aerobatic manoeuvre A27 road, Shoreham Airport boundary, Lancing, West Sussex, UK 50.8417 -0.2952 type:event_region:GB-WSX_scale:7500 inline,title 11 16 11 15 Hawker Hunter T7 Canfield Hunter Limited G-BXFI North Weald Airfield, Essex, United Kingdom North Weald Airfield 1 1 0 1 1 On 22 August 2015, a Hawker Hunter T7 aircraft crashed onto a main road during an aerial display at the Shoreham Airshow at Shoreham Airport, England, killing 11 people and injuring 16 others. It was the deadliest air show accident in the United Kingdom since the 1952 Farnborough Airshow crash, which killed 31 people.Shoreham Airshow crash: Pilot in critical condition http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/world/shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-in-critical-condition-97709/ dead https://archive.today/20150823211045/http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/world/shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-in-critical-condition-97709/ 23 August 2015 23 August 2015 TV News Room The aircraft failed to complete a loop manoeuvre and crashed, hitting vehicles on the A27 road adjacent to the airport. The pilot, Andy Hill, was critically injured but survived.23 August 2015 Shoreham Air Show crash: 'Highly likely' 11 people dead BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34035158 24 August 2015 23 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150823173438/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34035158 live Up To 20 People Killed in Air Show Disaster http://news.sky.com/story/1540576/up-to-20-people-killed-in-air-show-disaster 24 August 2015 Sky News Room Sky News 24 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824102358/http://news.sky.com/story/1540576/up-to-20-people-killed-in-air-show-disaster live All civilian-registered Hawker Hunter aircraft in the United Kingdom were grounded, and restrictions were put in place on civilian vintage jet aircraft displays over land, limiting them to high-level flypasts and banning aerobatic manoeuvres. The investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch concluded that the crash resulted from pilot error. In 2018, Hill was charged with eleven counts of manslaughter by gross negligence and one count of endangering an aircraft. He was found not guilty on all counts on 8 March 2019. The organisers of the Shoreham Airshow denied any responsibility for the crash.Shoreham Airshow crash pilot acquitted over deaths 8 March 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-47495885 BBC News 3 August 2019 5 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191105024253/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-47495885 live An inquest into the deaths of the victims was scheduled to be held in 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic until 30 November 2022, pending the outcome of some procedural issues. In December 2022, the coroner found that the victims were unlawfully killed as their deaths were caused by an incorrect manoeuvre and a series of gross errors.Shoreham Airshow inquest https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/latest-news/ 2022-12-20 West Sussex County Council 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000548/https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/latest-news/ live Hill's final appeal for review of the decision not to reinstate his flying licences was denied in May 2025. After the crash, regulations for airshows were significantly tightened by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), increasing costs to organisers to fund the new safety measures to a degree that led to the cancellation of later shows. 11 March 2019 What Happened In The World Of Aviation After The Shoreham Airshow Crash? https://www.forces.net/news/what-happened-world-aviation-after-shoreham-airshow-crash Forces Network 11 June 2022 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000503/https://www.forcesnews.com/news/what-happened-world-aviation-after-shoreham-airshow-crash live Aircraft and crew United Kingdom West Sussex The crash site in Lancing, West Sussex, UK 50.8417 -0.2952 Crash site bottom The aircraft was a 1950s two-seat Hawker Hunter T7, registration G-BXFIHoyle Craig 24 August 2015 Investigators seek answers after Shoreham Hunter crash Flightglobal Reed Business Information http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/investigators-seek-answers-after-shoreham-hunter-crash-415993 26 August 2015 25 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150825145303/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/investigators-seek-answers-after-shoreham-hunter-crash-415993/ live serial 41H-670815, displaying its former military serial number WV372 as part of its livery. Having first flown for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in July 1955, it was rebuilt following a fire, returning to service in 1959 after conversion to T7 specification.Hawker Hunter – Survivor WV372 (G-BXFI) http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/hunter/survivor.php?id=266 22 August 2015 Thunder & Lightnings 24 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824180544/http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/hunter/survivor.php?id=266 live It had been making civilian display flights as a warbird since 1998, under a variety of owners. At the time of the accident, it was owned by Graham Peacock,Boyle Danny 24 August 2015 Shoreham Air Show disaster: Everything we know about plane crash The Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/11819036/Everything-we-know-about-the-Shoreham-Air-Show-plane-crash.html dead 24 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150823235648/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/11819036/Everything-we-know-about-the-Shoreham-Air-Show-plane-crash.html 23 August 2015 and based at North Weald Airfield, Essex.24 August 2015 Clacton Airshow will 'go ahead' in wake of Shoreham crash BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-34038989 24 August 2015 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000524/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-34038989 live The aircraft had flown to Shoreham Airport from North Weald and was scheduled to return there after the display. Andy Hill, the 51-year-old pilot, was described by colleagues as experienced, with more than 12,000 flight hours. He had worked as a captain at British Airways. He had flown Hawker Siddeley Harriers and worked as an instructor for the RAF before joining the airline. As well as the Hawker Hunter, he flew a Van's RV-8 and a BAC Jet Provost at airshows.Airshow crash pilot a 'gifted' flyer Bognor Regis Observer Johnston Publishing Ltd http://www.bognor.co.uk/news/local/airshow-crash-pilot-a-gifted-flyer-1-6918891 dead 22 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824194854/http://www.bognor.co.uk/news/local/airshow-crash-pilot-a-gifted-flyer-1-6918891 24 August 2015Rawlinson Kevin 23 August 2015 Shoreham crash pilot is experienced aerobatic flyer https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/23/shoreham-crash-pilot-is-experienced-acrobatic-flyer 24 August 2015 The Guardian 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000549/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/23/shoreham-crash-pilot-is-experienced-acrobatic-flyer live Airshow The aircraft was taking part in the first day of the two-day Shoreham Airshow, held in aid of the Royal Air Forces Association. The conditions were hot and sunny, with a crosswind up to 15 knots, described as not unusual for this coastal location by the local media. The Hunter had been opening the afternoon session of displays; the morning programme up to 12:30 BST (11:30 UTC) had already featured The Blades aerobatic team (opening), Justyn Gorman Aerobatics, an AutoGyro Calidus, the Tiger 9 Aeronautical Display Team (six aircraft only), a Pitts Special, The Twister aerobatic team (one aircraft only), an RAF Tutor, and the RAF Falcons parachute display team."Vulcan flypast pays tribute after crash" https://web.archive.org/web/20150912093350/http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/local/video-vulcan-flypast-pays-tribute-after-crash-1-6919153 12 September 2015 , Shoreham Herald, 22 August 2015. Accident thumb|Aerial view looking south-west towards Shoreham airport. The aircraft hit the A27 dual-carriageway between the River Adur, in the foreground, and the runway. Crash The Hunter commenced its display with a low pass along the runway from south to north, turning for a second pass in the opposite direction. As it neared the airport, it pulled up into an inside loop. This manoeuvre started from a height of 200 feet m -1, which leading aviation expert David Learmount later said "left no room for misjudgement".Barrett David 5 September 2015 Shoreham air disaster pilot began fatal loop-the-loop 300ft lower than allowed The Telegraph The loop should have been started at a height of 500 ft m and a speed of at least 350 kn km/h, attaining a height of 4000 ft m and 150 kn km/h at the top of the loop. Only 2700 ft m and 105 kn km/h were achieved from an initial entry speed of 310 kn km/h. Before it could complete the loop, the aircraft crashed in a nose-high attitude onto the west-bound carriageway of the A27 road.Shoreham plane crash: Seven dead after Hawker Hunter hits cars BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34027260 22 August 2015 22 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150822161657/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34027260 live The aircraft broke into four parts on impact: cockpit, left wing and main body, tail, and right wing, destroying several cars in the process. Fuel escaping from the fuel tanks ignited in a large fireball and plume of smoke immediately following the impact.22 August 2015 Amateur video shows Shoreham Air Show crash BBC News BBC BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34029344 31 August 2015 ShorehamCrashVideo 1 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150901162330/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34029344 live The crash occurred at 13:22 BST (12:22 UTC). The first fire appliance arrived at the scene within 90 seconds of the crash. Footage of the accident was captured by spectators, as well as a dashcam mounted in a car that was travelling towards the crash site.2015-08-24 Shoreham air crash: Dashcam footage shows plane's final moments https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/shoreham-air-crash-dashcam-footage-shows-plane-s-final-moments-a6059086.html subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20210811130154/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/shoreham-air-crash-dashcam-footage-shows-plane-s-final-moments-a6059086.html 11 August 2021 2021-08-11 The Independent Casualties Eleven people on the ground were killed and sixteen others were injured.23 August 2015 Shoreham air crash death toll 'rises to 11' BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34034430 23 August 2015 23 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150823150551/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34034430 live Chris Johnston Seven people dead after plane crashes on to cars during Shoreham air show The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/22/hawker-hunter-plane-crash-shoreham-air-show-reports 22 August 2015 22 May 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170522055951/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/22/hawker-hunter-plane-crash-shoreham-air-show-reports live Those confirmed dead included two players from Worthing United F.C.Two Footballers En Route To Away Game Named As Victims of Shoreham Crash http://rtlec.co.uk/two-footballers-en-route-to-away-game-named-as-victims-of-shoreham-crash dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150826212914/http://rtlec.co.uk/two-footballers-en-route-to-away-game-named-as-victims-of-shoreham-crash/ 26 August 2015 23 August 2015 RTLEC Eight vehicles were destroyed in the crash, including a Daimler DS420 limousine which was en route to collect a bride to transport her to church for her wedding.24 August 2015 Wedding car destroyed on its way to pick up bride 2 Metro The driver of the Daimler was one of the fatalities.24 August 2015 Daimler chauffeur was air crash victim BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34047001 24 August 2015 27 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150827001933/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34047001 live The aircraft had departed from North Weald with its ejector seat in a live condition. Hill was thrown clear of the aircraft still strapped into the live seat, which posed an additional danger to rescuers. He survived the crash with serious injuries, and was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in nearby Brighton; his condition was described as critical and he was said to be fighting for his life.22 August 2015 Shoreham air crash: Pilot 'fighting for life' BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34029764 22 August 2015 22 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150822202206/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34029764 live He was subsequently placed in a medically-induced coma.24 August 2015 Shoreham Airshow crash: Vintage jet restrictions announced https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34044383 24 August 2015 BBC 24 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824144809/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34044383 live He was released from hospital in September 2015.Shoreham Air Show crash: Pilot Andy Hill to be quizzed by police https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/11855280/Shoreham-Air-Show-crash-Pilot-Andy-Hill-to-be-quizzed-by-police.html 11 November 2015 Daily Telegraph 10 September 2015 1 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151101164942/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/11855280/Shoreham-Air-Show-crash-Pilot-Andy-Hill-to-be-quizzed-by-police.html live After a thorough area search of the crash site, all the recovered components of the aircraft were taken to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) facility at Farnborough, Hampshire, for examination.24 August 2015 Shoreham Airshow crash: Crane removes jet wreckage BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34038479 24 August 2015 24 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824112003/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34038479 live Response A de Havilland Sea Vixen was already airborne ready to perform the next display after the Hunter; instead it flew overhead at altitude and departed to the north. With an Avro Vulcan due half an hour later at 14:05, it was decided to let it perform a tribute flypast, after which the show was closed. All of the aircraft at the airport were already grounded due to the lack of fire cover and the creation of an exclusion zone around the accident site.May 2025 Following the crash, the A27 was closed in both directions, requiring those attending to exit via a height restricted route, through the industrial estate of the airport to the A259. People were initially required to remain at the airport due to the requirement to collect evidence and witness statements. Those at the airport were initially only allowed to exit on the A27 side via the A27 footpaths. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service appliance was first on scene, closely followed by the airport emergency vehicles, and medical personnel from the British Red Cross, who were providing medical cover at the airshow.Red Cross volunteers provide support after Shoreham air crash http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2015/August/Red-Cross-volunteers-provide-support-after-Shoreham-air-crash dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160408195553/http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2015/August/Red-Cross-volunteers-provide-support-after-Shoreham-air-crash 8 April 2016 15 June 2016 British Red Cross The second day of the air show on 23 August was cancelled.635149825504362496 shorehamairshow Shoreham Airshow 22 August 2015 The A27 was partially reopened on 30 August.30 August 2015 Shoreham Air Show: A27 reopens after plane crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34101625 30 August 2015 BBC News 30 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150830161951/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34101625 live Adur District Council (Shoreham Airport is within the Lancing parish of Adur District) set up online and physical books of condolence.Shoreham Airshow Book of Condolence http://shorehamcondolence.org usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20150829060256/http://shorehamcondolence.org/ 29 August 2015 25 August 2015 Adur and Worthing Councils Together with West Sussex County Council they also opened a charitable fund to support victims of the accident, to be administered by the Sussex Community Foundation, a registered charity.25 August 2015 Official fund for Shoreham Airshow crash donations http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/news/local/official-fund-for-shoreham-airshow-crash-donations-1-6921953 25 August 2015 Worthing Herald In March 2017, Adur District Council announced that a series of sculptures were to be placed along the banks of the River Adur as a memorial.29 March 2017 Memorial for the victims of the Shoreham air disaster http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-03-29/memorial-for-the-victims-of-shoreham-air-disaster/ 30 March 2017 ITN News Meridian 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000559/https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-03-29/memorial-for-the-victims-of-shoreham-air-disaster/ live In May 2019, a permanent memorial was erected near the Shoreham Tollbridge.20 May 2019 Shoreham air crash memorial emerges along river Adur https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-48337080 21 May 2019 BBC News Online 4 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220204222227/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-48337080 live Aftermath thumb|Floral tributes to those who died, on Shoreham Tollbridge near the site of the crash The airshow at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, which took place the following weekend, opened with "a pause for thought" for those who died at Shoreham.27 August 2015 Clacton Airshow remembers Shoreham crash victims BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-34074968 9 October 2019 9 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191009193732/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-34074968 live The Clacton airshow takes place over the sea, similar to the Bournemouth Airshow which took place the same weekend as the accident and ran for both days.No changes to Clacton Airshow following Shoreham tragedy http://www.essexcountystandard.co.uk/news/13621356.No_changes_to_Clacton_Airshow_following_Shoreham_tragedy 24 August 2015 Essex County Standard 23 August 2015 Newsquest 12 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150912085803/http://www.essexcountystandard.co.uk/news/13621356.No_changes_to_Clacton_Airshow_following_Shoreham_tragedy/ live On 24 August 2015, the CAA imposed restrictions on "vintage jet aircraft" performing over land at airshows until further notice, reducing displays to flypasts only. In addition, all Hawker Hunters on the United Kingdom civil aircraft register were grounded until further notice,Khomami, Nadia 24 August 2015 Shoreham air crash: vintage jet aircraft displays to be significantly restricted – latest updates https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2015/aug/24/shoreham-airshow-disaster-police-fear-death-toll-could-rise-latest-updates#block-55db2510e4b030434a2b0b85 24 August 2015 The Guardian 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000418/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2015/aug/24/shoreham-airshow-disaster-police-fear-death-toll-could-rise-latest-updates#block-55db2510e4b030434a2b0b85 live Safety Directive: Number SD-2015/003 http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SD2015003.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150906101740/http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SD2015003.pdf 6 September 2015 25 August 2015 Civil Aviation Authority although military-registered Hunters were not affected.News: Aug 2015 – HHA comment to Shoreham Hunter crash – not an HHA aircraft http://hunterteam.com/news/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150909121843/http://hunterteam.com/News/ 9 September 2015 7 October 2015 Hawker Hunter Aviation The restrictions were to remain in place until the completion of the investigation into the accident, and a wider review of safety at airshows was to be undertaken by the CAA.25 August 2015 Daring displays banned to make air shows safer 1, 4 Metro In January 2016, the CAA brought in stricter requirements for airshows in the United Kingdom.CAP 1371: UK Civil Air Display Review: Actions that impact on UK civil air displays in 2016 http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP%201371%20civil%20air%20display%20review%20actions%20eval.pdf 26 January 2016 Civil Aviation Authority 27 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160627041648/http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP%201371%20civil%20air%20display%20review%20actions%20eval.pdf live The grounding of civilian Hunters was lifted on 6 July 2017; however, aircraft would be subject to enhanced maintenance and inspection regimes before a permit to fly would be granted. The ban on Hawker Hunter and other jet aircraft on the United Kingdom civil register performing aerobatic manoeuvres remained in place.25 August 2015 SD-2015/003: Hawker Hunter Series Aeroplanes on UK Civil Register http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&catid=1&id=6886&mode=detail&pagetype=65 6 July 2017 Civil Aviation Authority 23 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170723160712/http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&catid=1&id=6886&mode=detail&pagetype=65 live On 1 March 2018, the CAA lifted its ban on straight-wing ex-military jet aircraft from performing aerobatics at airshows; a ban on swept-wing aircraft remained in place.Safety Notice SN-2018/001 https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SafetyNotice2018001.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180302103849/https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SafetyNotice2018001.pdf 2 March 2018 1 March 2018 Civil Aviation Authority The airshow scheduled to be held at Durham Tees Valley Airport on 29 August 2015 was postponed. Organisers stated that the new regulations in place would have "severely limited" some of the displays of the jet aircraft. The airshow would have been the first in the area since 1989;26 August 2015 Durham Tees Valley air show postponed BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-34070073 27 August 2015 it took place in 2016.2016 Airshow http://www.skyliveevents.co.uk/2016-airshow.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20170304114010/http://www.skyliveevents.co.uk/2016-airshow.html 4 March 2017 3 March 2017 Skylive events Other air shows on the following weekend were not postponed but some displays were altered to match the CAA restrictions, including the Wings and Wheels display at Dunsfold Aerodrome where a one-minute silent tribute to the victims was held before the start of the air display.29 August 2015 Tributes to crash victims at Dunsfold air show https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-34096742 21 August 2021 BBC News 21 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220121103230/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-34096742 live 2025 02, no further Shoreham Airshow has taken place or been announced.Shoreham Airshow http://www.shorehamairshow.co.uk/ 3 February 2019 RAFA Shoreham Airshow 28 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190128212755/http://www.shorehamairshow.co.uk/ live 21 January 2016 Shoreham Airshow cancelled after crash which killed 11 people BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35364481 21 January 2016 21 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160121020125/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35364481 live 12 January 2017 Shoreham Airshow 2017: Event will not be held while investigations continue http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15045789.Organisers_reveal_Shoreham_Airshow_will_not_return_in_2017/ 4 March 2017 The Argus Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd High Wycombe 5 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170305035029/http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15045789.Organisers_reveal_Shoreham_Airshow_will_not_return_in_2017/ live The 2016 Llandudno Airshow was cancelled, due to a lack of time to make changes in light of new regulations introduced by the CAA.Waddington Marc 5 February 2016 Llandudno Air Show 2016 cancelled http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-air-show-2016-cancelled-10844729 5 February 2016 Daily Post 5 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205122949/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-air-show-2016-cancelled-10844729 live For the 2016 Farnborough Airshow, the Red Arrows performed a flypast rather than an aerobatic display, stating that the latter would not be appropriate in the aftermath of the Shoreham accident.16 June 2016 Red Arrows Farnborough aerobatic display scrapped https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-36546206 25 June 2016 BBC News Online 19 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160619121126/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-36546206 live 16 July 2016 Farnborough Air Show 2016: Red Arrows perform flypast after scrapping flying display http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnborough-air-show-2016-red-11624485 25 November 2016 26 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161126001449/http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnborough-air-show-2016-red-11624485 live In August 2016, it was reported that the aircraft's owners had admitted liability for the accident in late 2015. Two claims for compensation had been settled with a third in the final stages of settlement.19 August 2016 Shoreham air crash families get compensation https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-37121498 20 August 2016 BBC News Online 22 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160822032344/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-37121498 live Have the other eight cases been settled yet? March 2019 In March 2019 it was announced that the public flying days at the Farnborough Airshow would not continue. "Negative and vitriolic feedback" following the 2018 airshow, falling visitor numbers and tighter regulations introduced in the wake of the crash at Shoreham – which made it impossible for exhibitors such as the Red Arrows to perform aerobatics close to populated areas – were given as factors that contributed towards the decision. Farnborough would be a five-day trade show, with public admittance on the Friday only.5 March 2019 Farnborough Airshow public weekend axed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-47463443 6 March 2019 BBC News Online 5 March 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190305231734/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-47463443 live Investigations AAIB The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents in the United Kingdom, sent a team to Shoreham.The AAIB has deployed a team to Shoreham https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-aaib-has-deployed-a-team-to-shoreham 22 August 2015 Air Accidents Investigation Branch 24 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824001203/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-aaib-has-deployed-a-team-to-shoreham live As a part of the investigation, the AAIB appealed for members of the public to contact them if they had photographs or video of the accident, and received a large number of such recordings from a variety of locations around the airport. The aircraft was not equipped with a cockpit voice recorder or a flight data recorder.25 August 2015 Shoreham air disaster: Floods slow air crash searches BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34048989 25 August 2015 25 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150825151334/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34048989 live The AAIB published an interim report on 4 September. The report stated that "To date, no abnormal indications have been identified. Throughout the flight, the aircraft appeared to be responding to the pilot's control inputs".AAIB Bulletin 3/2015 SPECIAL https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/55e993f5ed915d06a100002c/S3-2015_G-BXFI.pdf 4 September 2015 Air Accidents Investigation Branch 2 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151002153956/https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/55e993f5ed915d06a100002c/S3-2015_G-BXFI.pdf live A second Special Bulletin was published by the AAIB on 21 December 2015. It revealed that the aircraft was not compliant with its Permit to Fly insofar as the ejection seat cartridges installed in the aircraft had passed their expiry date. The maintenance organisation had ordered new cartridges in January 2014, but they did not arrive until June 2015 (two months before the accident) and the maintainer decided to fit them at the aircraft's next annual inspection in February 2016. The maintainer stated it was acting under the privileges of its maintenance approvals. The CAA was reported to be of the view that the maintainer did not have such privilege.AAIB Bulletin S4/2015 SPECIAL https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/5677d6bfed915d144f000000/S4-2015_G-BXFI.pdf 21 December 2015 Air Accidents Investigation Branch 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222140229/https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/5677d6bfed915d144f000000/S4-2015_G-BXFI.pdf live An issue of compliance with a Mandatory Permit Directive (MPD) in relation to time between engine overhauls raised questions as to whether the aircraft's Permit to Fly was valid on the day that it was issued. The CAA stated that it was unclear whether an Alternative Means of Compliance (AMOC) was in effect at the time for the accident aircraft, which would mean the Permit to Fly was valid. According to the AAIB's second interim report, "On this basis [the CAA] could not determine if the aircraft met the requirements of its Permit to Fly from December 2014 onwards."10 The second Special Bulletin made seven safety recommendations. A third update was published on 10 March 2016. This Special Bulletin covered the organisation of the airshow at Shoreham, and airshows in the United Kingdom in general, with particular attention to risk management. Comparison was made with how airshows are organised in Australia, Canada and the United States. British civil and military rules were examined separately. It was reported that at the 2014 Shoreham Airshow, G-BXFI had overflown Lancing with a bank angle in excess of 90°. The pilot had not been instructed to stop his display. The AAIB did not name the pilot of G-BXFI who flew the 2014 display. It was also reported that the Flying Display Director at both displays did not have prior knowledge of the display intended to be flown. The issue of low flying during air displays was investigated. A previous accident involving glider BGA 4665 at an air race in Leicestershire in August 2005 had resulted in a recommendation to the CAA to remove the exemption, enjoyed by aircraft participating in an airshow, from normal low flying rules. This had not been done, despite the CAA agreeing with the recommendation.13–15 It was noted that the police had no powers to prevent people from watching an airshow from outside the boundaries of the venue where it was taking place. In the case of Shoreham, neither Sussex Police nor the organisers had asked for such powers. Signs had been put out on the A27 by the airshow organisers stating that "viewing was prohibited and that offenders may be prosecuted". Another issue considered was how often CAA Flight Standards Officers attended airshows: only 1.4% of airshows in 2014 and 7.1% of airshows in 2015 had been attended. Fourteen recommendations were made.AAIB Bulletin S1/2016 SPECIAL https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/56e178f240f0b6037900001b/S1-2016_G-BXFI.pdf 10 March 2016 Air Accidents Investigation Branch 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000417/https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/56e178f240f0b6037900001b/S1-2016_G-BXFI.pdf live In January 2017, the CAA stated that it accepted all the recommendations made by the AAIB.24 January 2017 CAA accepts safety recommendations issued following Shoreham crash http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-01-24/further-safety-recommendations-issued-following-shoreham-crash/ 27 January 2017 Independent Television News Meridian The final report of the investigation of the accident was published on 3 March 2017. The cause of the accident was found to be pilot error: the pilot failed to recognise that the aircraft was too low to perform the loop.Report on the accident to Hawker Hunter T7, G-BXFI near Shoreham Airport on 22 August 2015 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/58b9247740f0b67ec80000fc/AAR_1-2017_G-BXFI.pdf 3 March 2017 Air Accidents Investigation Branch 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000647/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/58b9247740f0b67ec80000fc/AAR_1-2017_G-BXFI.pdf live In December 2019, the AAIB issued a supplement to its final report, following additional analysis of the pilot's actions. Additional evidence as to how G-forces may have affected the pilot was examined. The AAIB concluded that the findings in the final report were correct.AAIB Bulletin G-BFXI EW/C2015/08/04 Supplement https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5df89b7ded915d0931d74770/Hawker_Hunter_T7_G-BXFI_Supplement_02-20.pdf 19 December 2019 Air Accident Investigation Branch 19 December 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191219115243/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5df89b7ded915d0931d74770/Hawker_Hunter_T7_G-BXFI_Supplement_02-20.pdf live Sussex Police Sussex Police opened a criminal investigation into the accident. Hill was released from hospital in early September 2015 and was interviewed by police in December.18 December 2015 Shoreham crash: Pilot Andy Hill interviewed by police https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35136046 21 December 2015 BBC News Online 21 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151221033913/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35136046 live In February 2016, it was announced that the police investigation was being extended to cover an incident at an airshow in Southport, Merseyside, in August 2014.Shoreham air crash: Probe looks at 'second airshow incident' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35473857 2 February 2015 BBC News Online 2 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202153341/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35473857 live That incident involved a BAC Jet Provost aircraft which had descended too low and got too close to the crowd line whilst being flown by Hill; he was ordered to cease flying the display by the airshow's Flying Display Director.2 February 2016 ITV News exclusive: Shoreham air crash pilot 'involved in second incident' http://www.itv.com/news/2016-02-02/itv-news-exclusive-shoreham-air-crash-pilot-involved-in-second-incident/ 2 February 2016 Independent Television News 2 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182923/http://www.itv.com/news/2016-02-02/itv-news-exclusive-shoreham-air-crash-pilot-involved-in-second-incident/ live A CAA Flight Standards Officer did not attend that airshow. Sussex Police applied to the High Court for a disclosure of certain evidence gathered by the AAIB: copies of interviews between the AAIB and Hill, the results of tests carried out by the AAIB and video evidence filmed from inside the aircraft during its display. At the High Court on 28 September 2016, an order was made that the onboard video evidence would be released, but not copies of the interview or the results of tests.28 September 2016 Police refused access to Shoreham pilot interviews BBC News BBC News Online https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-37495884 28 September 2016 28 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160928112414/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-37495884 live They intended to present a file to the CPS before the pre-inquest review on 20 June 2017,3 March 2017 Sussex Police to review the Air Accident Investigation Branch's report into the Shoreham air crash https://www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex-police-to-review-the-air-accident-investigation-branchs-report-into-the-shoreham-air-crash/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20170306034920/https://www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex-police-to-review-the-air-accident-investigation-branchs-report-into-the-shoreham-air-crash/ 6 March 2017 5 March 2017 Sussex Police but stated then that their investigation was not quite complete. Hill was interviewed again under caution on 1 June 2017.7 June 2017 Shoreham air crash: Pilot Andy Hill re-interviewed by police BBC News BBC News Online https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-40186667 7 June 2017 10 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170610031629/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-40186667 live It was reported on 30 November that Sussex Police had sent a file to the CPS, who would decide whether or not any criminal charges would be laid.30 November 2017 Prosecutors consider criminal charges over Shoreham air crash http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-11-30/prosecutors-consider-criminal-charges-over-shoreham-air-crash/ 30 November 2017 Independent Television News 1 December 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030553/http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-11-30/prosecutors-consider-criminal-charges-over-shoreham-air-crash/ live On 21 March 2018, the CPS announced that Hill had been charged with eleven counts of manslaughter by gross negligence and one count of endangering an aircraft contrary to Article 137 of the Air Navigation Order 2009. Owing to the prosecution, the inquest was postponed until after the trial had concluded.Roberts Joe 21 March 2018 Shoreham airshow disaster pilot will be charged over 11 deaths http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/21/pilot-shoreham-plane-disaster-killed-11-men-faces-manslaughter-charge-7406385/ 21 March 2018 Metro Associated Newspapers Limited 21 March 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180321224132/http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/21/pilot-shoreham-plane-disaster-killed-11-men-faces-manslaughter-charge-7406385/ live 8 July 2016 Shoreham crash pilot investigated for manslaughter BBC News BBC News Online https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36743282 8 July 2016 8 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160708122115/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36743282 live Legal Criminal trial thumb|upright=0.7|The Old Bailey, London Proceedings against Hill began at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, on 19 April 2018. Hill indicated that he would enter pleas of not guilty and was bailed to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 May.19 April 2018 Shoreham air crash: Pilot Andy Hill in court over 11 deaths BBC News BBC News Online https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43820847 19 April 2018 19 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180419104845/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43820847 live The trial there started on 15 May, when Hill pleaded not guilty, and was adjourned until 14 January 2019.Shoreham air crash: Pilot Andy Hill denies manslaughter of 11 men https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44120620 15 May 2015 BBC News Online 15 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180515101736/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44120620 live Hill was granted bail. A pre-trial review took place on 8 January 2019. Hill indicated that his defence was to be that he had been disabled by g-forces during the flight.Hendy Aaron Shoreham Airshow pilot will claim he was 'disabled by G-force' https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17342844.shoreham-airshow-pilot-will-claim-he-was-disabled-by-g-force/ 8 January 2019 The Argus 8 January 2019 Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd 9 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190109062205/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17342844.shoreham-airshow-pilot-will-claim-he-was-disabled-by-g-force/ live The trial at the Old Bailey resumed as scheduled on 14 January before Mr Justice Edis.Barlow Aidan Shoreham air crash pilot Andrew Hill goes on trial https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17355659.shoreham-air-crash-pilot-andrew-hill-goes-on-trial/ 14 January 2019 The Argus 14 January 2019 Newsquest 14 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190114210638/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17355659.shoreham-air-crash-pilot-andrew-hill-goes-on-trial/ live 11 January 2019 What's on at the Old Bailey today, Jan 14 https://old-bailey.com/2019/01/11/whats-on-at-the-old-bailey-today-jan-14/ 14 January 2019 Old Bailey Insight & Legal London 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901001036/https://old-bailey.com/2019/01/11/whats-on-at-the-old-bailey-today-jan-14/ live On 15 January, a jury of eight women and four men was selected from 56 members of the public, who had passed initial screening.15 January 2019 Shoreham Airshow crash: Jury sworn in for trial of pilot Andrew Hill https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/shoreham-airshow-crash-jury-sworn-in-for-trial-of-pilot-andrew-hill-1-8769639 15 January 2019 The News IJP Media 16 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190116045913/https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/shoreham-airshow-crash-jury-sworn-in-for-trial-of-pilot-andrew-hill-1-8769639 live On 17 January, the jury were shown video of the accident that had not been previously released to the media. The prosecution alleged that previous incidents Hill had been involved in showed that he appeared to have a "cavalier attitude" to safety and played "fast and loose" with the rules.Berg Olsen Martine 17 January 2019 Moment before 11 men were killed in Shoreham Airshow stunt https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/17/moments-11-men-killed-shoreham-airshow-crash-8356991/ 17 January 2019 Metro Associated Newspapers Lte 19 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121427/https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/17/moments-11-men-killed-shoreham-airshow-crash-8356991/ live On 4 February, the court decamped to Gatwick Aviation Museum, Charlwood, Surrey, which has a Hawker Hunter on display. Jurors were shown the aircraft's controls and the instruments were explained to them. They were given the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of the aircraft and touch the flying controls. Both prosecution and defence provided an expert witness to assist the jury. Hill did not attend the museum.4 February 2019 Shoreham air crash trial: Jurors given tour of similar jet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-47121021 5 February 2019 BBC News Online 7 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190207022453/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-47121021 live On 8 March 2019, Hill was found not guilty on each of the 11 counts of manslaughter by gross negligence. The jury reached unanimous decisions on each of the counts following seven hours of deliberation. The judge also formally acquitted Hill on the count of negligently or recklessly endangering the safety of an aircraft, which had not been put to the jury. At the conclusion of the trial, Edis commended the relatives of the victims on the very dignified way they had behaved.8 March 2019 Shoreham pilot cleared over crash deaths BBC News BBC News Online https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47495885 8 March 2019 26 March 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190326072229/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47495885 live Hartley-Parkinson Richard 8 March 2019 Pilot found not guilty of killing 11 men in Shoreham air crash https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/08/pilot-found-not-guilty-of-killing-11-men-in-shoreham-air-crash-8863888/ 8 March 2019 Metro Associated Newspapers 8 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200908101205/https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/08/pilot-found-not-guilty-of-killing-11-men-in-shoreham-air-crash-8863888/ live Relatives of the victims stated that they were devastated by the verdict. Sussex Police paid tribute to their dignity, adding that they respected the jury's decision.8 March 2019 Families 'devastated' as Shoreham Airshow crash pilot is cleared of killing 11. https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/08/families-devastated-shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-cleared-killing-11-8865623/ 8 March 2019 Metro Associated Newspapers 8 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200908084504/https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/08/families-devastated-shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-cleared-killing-11-8865623/ live Outside the court after the trial Hill read out the names of all those killed in the incident and said "I am truly sorry for the part I played in their deaths, and it is all I will remember for the rest of my life." Inquest A coroner's inquest was opened on 2 September 2015 in Horsham, West Sussex. After the naming of all the victims and a minute's silence, the inquest was adjourned pending the AAIB and police investigations.2 September 2015 Shoreham air crash inquests: Last victim Graham Mallinson named BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34117125 2 September 2015 2 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150902015230/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34117125 live Red tape delaying investigation into Shoreham Airshow disaster http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14375348.Red_tape_delaying_investigation_into_Shoreham_Airshow_disaster/ 22 March 2016 Brighton Argus 22 March 2016 Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd 3 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160403141234/http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14375348.Red_tape_delaying_investigation_into_Shoreham_Airshow_disaster/ live Comeau Dave Inquest for Bluebell Railway volunteer killed in Shoreham Airshow crash moves a step closer http://www.eastgrinsteadcourier.co.uk/shoreham-airshow-crash-inquest-moves-a-step-closer-with-new-date-for-review/story-29729451-detail/story.html 19 September 2016 East Grinstead Courier Local World 19 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919231304/http://www.eastgrinsteadcourier.co.uk/shoreham-airshow-crash-inquest-moves-a-step-closer-with-new-date-for-review/story-29729451-detail/story.html live 21 November 2016 Shoreham Airshow inquest hearing dates https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/hearing-dates/ 18 December 2016 West Sussex County Council 23 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161223150041/https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/hearing-dates/ live Pilot errors led to Shoreham air crash, says AAIB https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-39105085 3 March 2015 BBC News 3 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170303122504/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-39105085 live At the pre-inquest hearing in June 2017, Sussex Police stated that its investigation was 95% complete.20 June 2017 Shoreham air disaster police probe '95% complete' BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-40342625 20 June 2017 23 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170623073037/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-40342625 live Latest News https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/latest-news/ 1 November 2017 West Sussex County Council 7 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004524/https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/latest-news/ live 9 January 2018 Shoreham Air Crash pre-inquest review postponed http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2018-01-09/shoreham-air-crash-pre-inquest-review-postponed/ 9 January 2018 Independent Television News 10 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180110054536/http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2018-01-09/shoreham-air-crash-pre-inquest-review-postponed/ live Due to the prosecution of Hill, the inquest was postponed.Shoreham Airshow inquest – Hearing Dates https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/hearing-dates/ 8 March 2019 West Sussex County Council 8 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200908101056/https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/shoreham-airshow-inquest/hearing-dates/ live The date for the inquest, which is scheduled to last for six weeks, was set as September 2020. The inquest would be held without a jury: the senior coroner Penelope Schofield ruled that the public interest can be better served by herself sitting alone.29 January 2020 Shoreham Airshow inquest to be held without a jury BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-51300635 29 January 2020 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000957/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-51300635 live In May 2020, it was announced that the inquest would be postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to allow families of the deceased to attend the inquest in person.15 May 2020 Coronavirus: Shoreham Airshow crash inquests postponed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-52678035 18 May 2020 BBC News 7 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907041052/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-52678035 live The inquest was further postponed to a date in 2022.16 June 2021 Inquest into Shoreham airshow deaths delayed until 2022 https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-06-18/inquest-into-shoreham-airshow-deaths-delayed-until-2022 4 February 2022 ITN Meridian 4 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220204181701/https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-06-18/inquest-into-shoreham-airshow-deaths-delayed-until-2022 live In February 2022 the High Court refused the coroner access to video footage shot from the cockpit of the aircraft, stating that there "is neither credible evidence nor [...] a credible suggestion that the AAIB investigations were incomplete, flawed or deficient on the issue of cognitive impairment." A wider concern was that allowing the use of the video would hamper investigations into future aviation accidents. Dame Victoria Sharp endorsed a concern that disclosure of protected materials would make witnesses less forthcoming in dealing with the AAIB.4 February 2022 Shoreham inquests coroner loses court bid for pilot cockpit footage https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-02-04/shoreham-inquests-coroner-loses-court-bid-for-pilot-cockpit-footage 4 February 2022 ITN Meridian 4 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220204181702/https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-02-04/shoreham-inquests-coroner-loses-court-bid-for-pilot-cockpit-footage live The inquest resumed on 30 November 2022.Inquest into deaths of 11 men who died in Shoreham Airshow crash due to begin https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-11-30/inquest-into-deaths-of-11-men-who-died-in-sussex-airshow-crash-due-to-begin 30 November 2022 ITN Meridian 30 November 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221130134010/https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-11-30/inquest-into-deaths-of-11-men-who-died-in-sussex-airshow-crash-due-to-begin live A request by Hill that a verdict of unlawful killing be ruled out was rejected by the coroner.30 November 2022 Shoreham air crash: Coroner apologises for delay to inquest BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-63813366 30 November 2022 30 November 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221130173026/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-63813366 live In December 2022, seven years after the crash, the coroner ruled that the victims were unlawfully killed.20 December 2022 Shoreham air crash victims unlawfully killed, coroner concludes BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-64040265 20 December 2022 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901000958/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-64040265 live The coroner described Hill's flying as "exceptionally bad", and the airshow's safety plan as "not fit for purpose".Shoreham Air Crash: Low Standards 6 January 2023 Private Eye 1589 38 In February 2023 Hill applied to the High Court of Justice for permission for a judicial review of the inquest,6 February 2023 Shoreham air crash: Pilot seeks judicial review of inquest verdict BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-64503147 6 February 2023 6 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230206095654/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-64503147 live but his application was refused.1 June 2023 Shoreham air crash: Pilot drops challenge on inquest verdict https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-65779379 2 June 2023 BBC News Online 1 September 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240901001059/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-65779379 live Licence appeal The CAA suspended Hill's pilot licences following the accident.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmgzmzkxgpo Air crash pilot applies to get flying licence back Christian Fuller 2 October 2024 BBC News 2 October 2024 In early October 2024 he unsuccessfully appealed the suspension.Shoreham air crash pilot applies to get flying licence back https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2024/10/02/shoreham-air-crash-pilot-applies-to-get-flying-licence-back-2/ Brighton and Hove News 2 October 2024 The CAA reported that Hill sought to disassociate himself from the accident, and referred to himself in the third person – Hill's private and airline transport pilot licences and flight radio telephony licence were revoked on the grounds of both competence and fitness of character.Rice Nancy 2024-10-18 David R White successfully represents CAA at Shoreham Pilot Licence Hearing https://tgchambers.com/2024/10/david-r-white-successfully-represents-caa-at-shoreham-pilot-licence-hearing/ 2025-02-08 Temple Garden Chambers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxrvld1evgo Shoreham air crash pilot has flying bid rejected 17 October 2024 BBC News Online 17 October 2024 Hill applied to the High Court of Justice in March 2025 for permission for a judicial review of his failed appeal to the CAA, although the time limit for the application had already passed.2025-03-06 Shoreham Airshow pilot launches High Court bid to fly again https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g0ll2pklvo 2025-03-06 BBC News That final appeal was denied in May 2025.Stuart Maisner https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v5lz914gko Shoreham crash pilot's bid to fly again turned down BBC News 12 May 2025 12 May 2025 See also List of air show accidents and incidents in the 21st century References External links 2015 Shoreham Airshow crash Footage of crash, de Havilland Sea Vixen and Avro Vulcan flypasts. 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