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| On 22 August 2015, a ] ] crashed into vehicles onto the ] during a display at the ] in ], England, |
On 22 August 2015, a ] ] crashed into vehicles onto the ] during a display at the ] in ], England, with at least 11 people thought to have been killed and 16 others injured. Four people were hospitalised, with one person, the pilot, in a critical condition.<ref name="bbcnews">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34035158|title=Shoreham Air Show crash: 'Highly likely' 11 people dead|publisher=]|accessdate=24 August 2015}}</ref><ref name=upto20>{{cite web|title= Up To 20 People Killed In Air Show Disaster |url=http://news.sky.com/story/1540576/up-to-20-people-killed-in-air-show-disaster|website=Sky News Room|publisher=BSkyB |accessdate=24 August 2015}}</ref> | ||
| It was the deadliest air show accident in the United Kingdom since the ], which killed 31 people.<ref name=tvnewsroom>{{cite web|title=Shoreham Airshow crash: Pilot in critical condition|url=http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/world/shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-in-critical-condition-97709/|website=TV News Room|publisher=TV News Room|accessdate=23 August 2015}}</ref> On 24 August, all Hawker Hunter aircraft in the United Kingdom were grounded in response to the accident. | It was the deadliest air show accident in the United Kingdom since the ], which killed 31 people.<ref name=tvnewsroom>{{cite web|title=Shoreham Airshow crash: Pilot in critical condition|url=http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/world/shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-in-critical-condition-97709/|website=TV News Room|publisher=TV News Room|accessdate=23 August 2015}}</ref> On 24 August, all Hawker Hunter aircraft in the United Kingdom were grounded in response to the accident. | ||
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| The aircraft was taking part in the Shoreham Airshow, held in aid of the ]. To reduce the risk to the public, display aircraft usually fly parallel to spectators when performing a manoeuvre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/faqs.cfm |title= RAF Red Arrows FAQs: How low do the aircraft fly? |date= |website=www.raf.mod.uk |publisher=Royal Air Force |access-date=23 August 2015 }}</ref> At about 13:20 ] (12:20 ]),<ref name="bognorobs" /> the aircraft failed to complete a ] ] and crashed onto the ] just north of the airport, exploding upon impact and hitting multiple cars.<ref name="bbcnews">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34027260|title=Shoreham plane crash: Seven dead after Hawker Hunter hits cars|publisher=]|accessdate=22 August 2015}}</ref> Footage taken of the crash showed a large fireball and plume of smoke immediately following the impact.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YWBsovIw90 |title= Video: Moment of the plane crash at the Shoreham Airshow in West Sussex, England |date= |website= YouTube |publisher= NewsOnline |access-date=24 August 2015 }}</ref> | The aircraft was taking part in the Shoreham Airshow, held in aid of the ]. To reduce the risk to the public, display aircraft usually fly parallel to spectators when performing a manoeuvre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/faqs.cfm |title= RAF Red Arrows FAQs: How low do the aircraft fly? |date= |website=www.raf.mod.uk |publisher=Royal Air Force |access-date=23 August 2015 }}</ref> At about 13:20 ] (12:20 ]),<ref name="bognorobs" /> the aircraft failed to complete a ] ] and crashed onto the ] just north of the airport, exploding upon impact and hitting multiple cars.<ref name="bbcnews">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34027260|title=Shoreham plane crash: Seven dead after Hawker Hunter hits cars|publisher=]|accessdate=22 August 2015}}</ref> Footage taken of the crash showed a large fireball and plume of smoke immediately following the impact.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YWBsovIw90 |title= Video: Moment of the plane crash at the Shoreham Airshow in West Sussex, England |date= |website= YouTube |publisher= NewsOnline |access-date=24 August 2015 }}</ref> | ||
| At least 11 people on the ground |
At least 11 people on the ground are thought to have been killed,<ref name="bbcnews3">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34034430 |title=Shoreham air crash death toll 'rises to 11' |publisher=BBC News Online |accessdate=23 August 2015}}</ref> and 16 others were injured.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/22/hawker-hunter-plane-crash-shoreham-air-show-reports|title=Seven people dead after plane crashes on to cars during Shoreham air show|author=Chris Johnston|work=]|accessdate=22 August 2015}}</ref> Those confirmed dead included two players from ], a ] team in ].<ref name=RTLEC>{{cite web |url=http://rtlec.co.uk/two-footballers-en-route-to-away-game-named-as-victims-of-shoreham-crash/ |title=Two Footballers En Route To Away Game Named As Victims Of Shoreham Crash |publisher=RTLEC |accessdate=23 August 2015}}</ref> Eight vehicles were destroyed in the crash, including a ] limousine which was going to collect a bride to take her to church for her wedding.<ref name=Metro240815>{{cite news |title=Wedding car destroyed on its way to pick up bride |newspaper=] |date=24 August 2015 |page=2 }}</ref> The driver of the Daimler was subsequently confirmed to be one of the victims.<ref name=BBC34047001>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34047001 |title=Daimler chauffeur was air crash victim |publisher=BBC News Online |accessdate=24 August 2015}}</ref> | ||
| Hill survived the crash with serious injuries. After being flown to the ] in nearby ] for treatment, his condition was described as critical and it was said that he is "fighting for his life".<ref name="bbcnews2">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34029764 |title=Shoreham air crash: Pilot 'fighting for life' |publisher=BBC News Online |accessdate=22 August 2015}}</ref> He was subsequently placed in a ].<ref name="BBC-34044383">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34044383|title=Shoreham Airshow crash: Vintage jet restrictions announced|date=24 August 2015|work=]|accessdate=24 August 2015}}</ref> | Hill survived the crash with serious injuries. After being flown to the ] in nearby ] for treatment, his condition was described as critical and it was said that he is "fighting for his life".<ref name="bbcnews2">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34029764 |title=Shoreham air crash: Pilot 'fighting for life' |publisher=BBC News Online |accessdate=22 August 2015}}</ref> He was subsequently placed in a ].<ref name="BBC-34044383">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34044383|title=Shoreham Airshow crash: Vintage jet restrictions announced|date=24 August 2015|work=]|accessdate=24 August 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| Accident | |
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| Date | 22 August 2015 (2015-08-22) |
| Summary | Under investigation |
| Site | A27 road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom 50°50′33″N 0°17′42″W / 50.84241°N 0.294862°W / 50.84241; -0.294862 TQ 201 061 |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Hawker Hunter T7 |
| Registration | G-BXFI |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fatalities | Possibly at least 11 (currently unconfirmed; all on ground) |
| Injuries |
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| Survivors | 1 |
Crash siteclass=notpageimage| Crash site shown within West Sussex, United Kingdom
On 22 August 2015, a Hawker Hunter T7 jet aircraft crashed into vehicles onto the A27 main road during a display at the Shoreham Airshow in Shoreham-by-Sea, England, with at least 11 people thought to have been killed and 16 others injured. Four people were hospitalised, with one person, the pilot, in a critical condition.
It was the deadliest air show accident in the United Kingdom since the 1952 Farnborough air show crash, which killed 31 people. On 24 August, all Hawker Hunter aircraft in the United Kingdom were grounded in response to the accident.
Aircraft and crew
The aircraft was a two-seat Hawker Hunter T7, registration G-BXFI. It was allowed to display its former military serial number WV372 as part of its colour scheme. Having first flown for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in July 1955, it was rebuilt following a fire, returning to service in 1959 after conversion to T7 specification. It had been making civilian display flights as a warbird since 1998, under a variety of owners. At the time of the incident, it was owned by Graham Peacock based at North Weald Airfield, Essex.
Andy Hill, the pilot, aged 51 years, was described by colleagues as experienced with over 12,000 flight hours and worked as a captain at British Airways. He had flown Harrier Jump Jets and worked as an instructor for the RAF before joining the airline. Aside from the Hawker Hunter, he also flew a Van's Aircraft RV-8 and a BAC Jet Provost at airshows.
Crash
The aircraft was taking part in the Shoreham Airshow, held in aid of the Royal Air Forces Association. To reduce the risk to the public, display aircraft usually fly parallel to spectators when performing a manoeuvre. At about 13:20 BST (12:20 UTC), the aircraft failed to complete a vertical loop aerobatic manoeuvre and crashed onto the A27 road just north of the airport, exploding upon impact and hitting multiple cars. Footage taken of the crash showed a large fireball and plume of smoke immediately following the impact.
At least 11 people on the ground are thought to have been killed, and 16 others were injured. Those confirmed dead included two players from Worthing United F.C., a Level 9 team in English football. Eight vehicles were destroyed in the crash, including a Daimler DS420 limousine which was going to collect a bride to take her to church for her wedding. The driver of the Daimler was subsequently confirmed to be one of the victims.
Hill survived the crash with serious injuries. After being flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in nearby Brighton for treatment, his condition was described as critical and it was said that he is "fighting for his life". He was subsequently placed in a medically-induced coma.
Police said it was possible that more bodies would be recovered from the scene, and on 24 August announced that up to 20 people may have died in the crash but when the wreckage of the aircraft was removed on 24 August these fears diminished as no further bodies were found. All the recovered components of the aircraft will be taken to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch's facility at Farnborough, Hampshire, for examination.
Response
Following the crash, the A27 was closed in both directions, stranding those attending the airshow at the airport. People were initially only able to leave the site on foot as the main access from the car parks to the A27 was closed. The airport emergency vehicles attended the scene, resulting in all flying being cancelled due to the lack of fire cover at the airport. It was announced the same day that the second day of the air show on 23 August had been cancelled. On 24 August, it was stated that the A27 was likely to remain closed until at least 26 August to allow for removal of the wreckage and repairs to the road. This was later revised to 29 August. After a review, Tendring District Council stated that the airshow scheduled to be held at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on 27–28 August would go ahead. Any advice issued by the Civil Aviation Authority following the accident would be acted upon. The Clacton airshow takes place over the sea, similar to the Bournemouth Airshow which took place the same weekend as the accident and ran for both days.
Aftermath
On 24 August 2015, the Civil Aviation Authority announced that certain restrictions on "vintage jet aircraft" performing over land at airshows were to be introduced until further notice, reducing displays to flypasts only. In addition all Hawker Hunters on the United Kingdom civil aircraft register were grounded indefinitely.
Investigation
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is responsible for investigating civil aviation incidents in the United Kingdom. It sent a team to Shoreham to investigate the crash. As a part of the investigation, the AAIB appealed for members of the public to contact it if they had photographs or video of the incident.
See also
References
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