Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot Andy Hill would be a danger to public safety and confidence if he was allowed back in the cockpit, a panel heard. The former RAF and British Airways pilot showed a lack of basic flight safety when he crashed on to the A27, the Civil Aviation Authority said. 11 men were killed in the crash.
A hearing in London was also told Mr Hill refuses to accept the evidence as he appeals to have his flying licence restored. David White, representing the Civil Aviation Authority, said: “The issue here is Mr Hill does not appear to accept there is any issue with his competence. “He thinks he remains competent.
“It was his own failings and shortcomings which led to this accident. The reason things happened is because he commanded it.” Mr Hill was at the helm of a vintage Hunter jet when it crashed onto the busy A27 in a lethal fireball during the air show in 2015.
Mr White added the Shoreham Airshow disaster happened as a result of a litany of errors and poor judgement as well as poor airmanship, planning and preparation. Read More: Shoreham Airshow pilot said licence taken away to 'avoid bad publicity', panel told “Putting him back in the cockpit would be adverse to public safety and confidence,” Mr White said. Lawyers for Mr Hill accused the CAA of clutching at straws in their case against him, adding he has “survivor’s guilt”.
Stephen Spence, representing Mr Hill, told the panel that the consequences of his actions on the day of the crash .