Crash at Shoreham Air show
Discussion
Wow.................
Quote from Sky News:
Mr Hill's defence said the routine was so badly executed that the only explanation was that the experienced pilot was "cognitively impaired" possible due to gravitational forces or a lack of oxygen.
Wow, just wow but I guess that's the conclusion the jury reached given all of the evidence.
Quote from Sky News:
Mr Hill's defence said the routine was so badly executed that the only explanation was that the experienced pilot was "cognitively impaired" possible due to gravitational forces or a lack of oxygen.
Wow, just wow but I guess that's the conclusion the jury reached given all of the evidence.
Krikkit said:
I can see this spinning on for another round, perhaps negligence or similar? Just because they're not satisfied about proving manslaughter doesn't mean lesser charges couldn't be had.
Good point, could go to court of appeal.BBC reporting jury were told “that it must decide if the prosecution had proved cognitive impairment had not affected Mr Hill during the flight”
Wingo said:
Oh dear, real trial finds differently to the findings of the trial by social media & news media.
That isn't going to sit well with the keyboard judge and jurys in these media driven days.
Wingo.
You're correct, of course, but given the evidence in the public domain, the verdict does beggar belief somewhat.That isn't going to sit well with the keyboard judge and jurys in these media driven days.
Wingo.
ralphrj said:
There is also the question mark over any future dynamic air displays in the UK.
That boat has already sailed, rules and regs were changed 3 years ago post Shoreham. That's why most vintage jets have been grounded or sold abroad in the past 2-3 years, and several airshows have gone, never to return.
As has been pointed out already many times on this thread, this trial was NOT about airshows or would have any further effect on them whatever the result.
I would doubt all of the evidence presented at the trail is in the public domain.
I might suggest that the quality of the defence is a little better in real court of law than in a trial by media.
I might also suggest that the general public's way of thinking is that if something really bad happens then someone needs to be found guilty of something. Not always the case but that's just the world we live in now.
What happens next, this may well not be the end of the matter in terms of legal action.
Wingo
I might suggest that the quality of the defence is a little better in real court of law than in a trial by media.
I might also suggest that the general public's way of thinking is that if something really bad happens then someone needs to be found guilty of something. Not always the case but that's just the world we live in now.
What happens next, this may well not be the end of the matter in terms of legal action.
Wingo
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