Worthing, England – Families of the victims of a tragic air show disaster are voicing their opposition to the pilot responsible for the crash regaining his flying license. Eleven men lost their lives in 2015 when a vintage aircraft piloted by Andrew Hill crashed into the A27 during the Shoreham Airshow. Hill was found not guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence in 2019, a decision that has motivated the families to take legal action to prevent him from flying again.
Caroline Schilt, who lost her son Jacob, expressed her deep pain and frustration, stating that Hill has not taken responsibility for the deaths of the 11 men. She deems his pursuit of regaining his pilot’s license as selfish, emphasizing the ongoing suffering of the victims’ families. Anthony Mallinson, who lost his father in the crash, echoed Schilt’s sentiments, emphasizing the collaborative effort of the families to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
East Worthing and Shoreham’s Conservative MP, Tim Loughton, joined the families in their opposition, labeling Hill’s potential license restoration as “unconscionable.” Loughton has committed to bringing the matter to the attention of transport ministers and the Civil Aviation Authority.
The families of the victims of the Shoreham Airshow crash are determined to prevent the pilot, Andrew Hill, from regaining his flying license. Hill, who was cleared of causing the deaths of the 11 victims, continues to face opposition from the families and local lawmakers who believe his actions were negligent and that he has not taken sufficient responsibility for the tragic incident. As they continue their legal efforts and advocacy, the families and their supporters strive to prevent similar disasters from occurring in the future.