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| Shoreham Airshow cancelled after crash which killed 11 people | Shoreham Airshow cancelled after crash which killed 11 people |
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| The Shoreham Airshow will not go ahead in 2016 after a crash during last year's event which left 11 people dead. | The Shoreham Airshow will not go ahead in 2016 after a crash during last year's event which left 11 people dead. |
| The decision was taken primarily out of respect for those killed when a Hawker Hunter crashed on the A27 in August, organisers said. | The decision was taken primarily out of respect for those killed when a Hawker Hunter crashed on the A27 in August, organisers said. |
| The Civil Aviation Authority may also review its airshow regulations after the conclusion of its investigation into the crash. | The Civil Aviation Authority may also review its airshow regulations after the conclusion of its investigation into the crash. |
| Airshow organisers said the Shoreham display might still take place in 2017. | Airshow organisers said the Shoreham display might still take place in 2017. |
| "We understand that this decision may be disappointing for many," a spokesman for Shoreham Airshow Ltd added. | "We understand that this decision may be disappointing for many," a spokesman for Shoreham Airshow Ltd added. |
| "When and if it is appropriate to do so, we will explore the possibility of a 2017 airshow. In the meantime, we continue to be fully committed to assisting the Air Accidents Investigation Branch with its ongoing investigation." | |
| Mark Sanderson, secretary and vice-chairman of Worthing United FC, which lost two of its players in the crash, said the tragedy had affected everyone "very, very deeply". | |
| He added: "I don't think there's an appetite for the airshow - certainly not this year and I'm not sure ever again. | |
| "Matt (Grimstone) and Jacob (Schilt) were very close to us, and to me personally, and it affects me every time I use that road... the reminder is always going to be there." | |
| Tim Loughton, the Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, agreed that it was the right decision and the feelings of the families of the victims were "absolutely paramount". | |
| He said: "The final report from the tragic accident has yet to be published. | |
| "We need to get to the bottom of exactly what caused it and, in the circumstances, trying to organise another airshow some months away was completely impractical." | |
| There was a mixed reaction to the news of the cancellation in Shoreham itself. | |
| Roy Clark told the BBC he felt the airshow should "definitely go ahead". | |
| "Accidents happen - it was a tragedy, but that shouldn't actually stop something which has got such a long tradition," he said. | |
| Judith Brean disagreed: "This area is so built up I feel it's a danger anyway, and it would be very disrespectful to those who died to hold that again." | |
| An interim report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the Hawker Hunter had expired ejector seat parts and an out-of-date technical manual. | An interim report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the Hawker Hunter had expired ejector seat parts and an out-of-date technical manual. |
| It also said the seats were a "significant hazard" that delayed rescue teams until they were made safe. | It also said the seats were a "significant hazard" that delayed rescue teams until they were made safe. |
| The plane's pilot, Andy Hill, was first interviewed by police in December. | |
| The victims: | The victims: |