Shoreham airshow pilot wants flying licence back

The pilot involved in the Shoreham Airshow tragedy is appealing the revocation of his flying licence. Andrew Hill, 60, is presenting his case before a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) panel in London.

On August 22, 2015, eleven men lost their lives when Hill's Hawker Hunter plane crashed onto the A27 road during the airshow in West Sussex. Following the incident, the CAA suspended his licence. Hill faced 11 counts of manslaughter by gross negligence but was acquitted in March 2019.

At an inquest in December 2022, West Sussex senior coroner Penelope Schofield determined that Hill's significant errors and "poor" flying resulted in the unlawful deaths of the 11 men. Nonetheless, Hill is now seeking to regain his full pilot's licence.

A two-day hearing at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London began yesterday, with a decision expected within ten days after the hearing concludes. The revelation of Hill's desire to fly again has caused distress among the victims' families. Anthony Mallinson, whose father was killed, expressed concern, stating that they strongly believe Hill should never have his licence reinstated, emphasizing that he "shouldn't be anywhere near a cockpit."

A CAA spokesperson stated, "We cannot comment on an ongoing legal case."

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