Tag: pilot

Andy Hill has appeared before Westminster Magistrates this morning, Hill who was the pilot of the Hawker Hunter jet that crashed at the Shoreham Air Show, killing 11 people, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. The 54-year-old, of Standon Road in Buntingford, Hertfordshire is also charged with endangering an aircraft, contrary to Article 137 of the Air Navigation Order 2009. Hill pleaded not guilty to all charges and has been released on bail. He'll next appear before the Old Bailey on May 17th. Hill was in controls of the display jet that crashed on to the busy A27 after misjudging a stunt during the air show in 2015.