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Experts probe fatal crash scene Bodies recovered from fatal crash
(about 1 hour later)
Air investigation experts are trying to determine the cause of the private jet crash which killed five people and destroyed a house on Sunday. The bodies of the five people who died when a private jet crashed into a housing estate in Farnborough, Kent, are being removed from the scene.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been examining wreckage at the scene in Farnborough, Kent, while teams waited to recover bodies. Police said they hoped to recover the remains of those who died in Sunday's disaster by the end of Monday. They were being taken to a local hospital.
No black box flight recorders were fitted on the private plane, it said. Air investigation experts have combed wreckage for clues to the crash.
Two pilots and three passengers died when the Cessna jet crashed and burst into flames not long after take-off. Two pilots and three passengers died when the Cessna jet came down and burst into flames not long after take-off.
No black box flight recorders were fitted on the private plane, investigators said.
Ex-touring car racer David Leslie, team owner Richard Lloyd and pilot Mike Roberts were among those who died.Ex-touring car racer David Leslie, team owner Richard Lloyd and pilot Mike Roberts were among those who died.
Passenger Christopher Allarton, 25, and co-pilot Michael Chapman, 57 are also thought to have perished, although formal identification of all five on board will not happen for some time.Passenger Christopher Allarton, 25, and co-pilot Michael Chapman, 57 are also thought to have perished, although formal identification of all five on board will not happen for some time.
The plane was on a business flight from nearby Biggin Hill airfield to France.The plane was on a business flight from nearby Biggin Hill airfield to France.
'Engine vibrations''Engine vibrations'
In the moments before the crash, the pilot reportedly told air traffic control of severe engine vibrations and asked for permission to land again.In the moments before the crash, the pilot reportedly told air traffic control of severe engine vibrations and asked for permission to land again.
But the Cessna Citation 1 jet came down short of the airport in Romsey Close, Farnborough, at about 1430 BST.But the Cessna Citation 1 jet came down short of the airport in Romsey Close, Farnborough, at about 1430 BST.
CESSNA CITATION 1 First produced in 1976Two Pratt & Whitney enginesCapacity of eight peopleMax speed 647km/hMax take-off weight 10,850lbsProduction ceased 1985 'I heard Mayday call'In pictures: Crash aftermathCESSNA CITATION 1 First produced in 1976Two Pratt & Whitney enginesCapacity of eight peopleMax speed 647km/hMax take-off weight 10,850lbsProduction ceased 1985 'I heard Mayday call'In pictures: Crash aftermath
Residents who watched in horror as the plane plummeted with a loud "roar" said it was a "miracle" that no-one on the ground was badly injured. Two people were treated for shock.Residents who watched in horror as the plane plummeted with a loud "roar" said it was a "miracle" that no-one on the ground was badly injured. Two people were treated for shock.
The people who live in the damaged house were away on holiday and are now staying with friends.The people who live in the damaged house were away on holiday and are now staying with friends.
When air accident investigators have finished their initial search, and surveyors give the all clear, police will move in to try to recover bodies. Seven families in the close had been evacuated after the crash, and they would be not be able to return for several days, police said.
Bromley police Chief Superintendent Charles Griggs said: "The site itself is relatively dangerous.
"Once they give us the all clear, my body recovery team will go on to site, and it will be a slow painstaking recovery, because, on behalf of the coroner, we have to focus on identity."
Seven families in the close had been evacuated after the crash, and they would be not be able to return for several days.
The wreckage will later be taken to Farnborough, Hampshire, for examination.The wreckage will later be taken to Farnborough, Hampshire, for examination.
Flight data recorders are not required on planes registered in a private capacity, air accident investigators said, and none was fitted on board the plane.Flight data recorders are not required on planes registered in a private capacity, air accident investigators said, and none was fitted on board the plane.
'Racing's loss''Racing's loss'
Family liaison officers were in contact with families of the victims.Family liaison officers were in contact with families of the victims.
Mr Leslie, 54, who was born in Dumfriesshire, was best known for winning nine races in a 13-year touring car career in the Super Tourer era of the 1990s.Mr Leslie, 54, who was born in Dumfriesshire, was best known for winning nine races in a 13-year touring car career in the Super Tourer era of the 1990s.
A highly skilled and talented racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart David Leslie 'loss to Scottish sport'A highly skilled and talented racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart David Leslie 'loss to Scottish sport'
Friends have described him as a "good and kind" man who helped younger racing drivers, including David Coulthard.Friends have described him as a "good and kind" man who helped younger racing drivers, including David Coulthard.
It is thought he was working on setting up the new Jaguar racing team with fellow victim Richard Lloyd, 63, the boss of Apex Motorsport.It is thought he was working on setting up the new Jaguar racing team with fellow victim Richard Lloyd, 63, the boss of Apex Motorsport.
Colin Hilton, chief executive of the Motor Sports Association, said Mr Lloyd was a successful driver, but: "it was as a team manager and owner that Richard really made his name, working with some of the best drivers in the world and winning numerous titles."Colin Hilton, chief executive of the Motor Sports Association, said Mr Lloyd was a successful driver, but: "it was as a team manager and owner that Richard really made his name, working with some of the best drivers in the world and winning numerous titles."
'Hero' pilot'Hero' pilot
Floral tributes have been laid at the scene to pilot Mike Roberts, who eyewitnesses said made a desperate bid to try and avoid houses as the plane came down.Floral tributes have been laid at the scene to pilot Mike Roberts, who eyewitnesses said made a desperate bid to try and avoid houses as the plane came down.
Douglas Field, 71, his friend of a decade, called him a hero, adding: "We are all shocked by this because he was one of those outstanding figures, a tremendous person."Douglas Field, 71, his friend of a decade, called him a hero, adding: "We are all shocked by this because he was one of those outstanding figures, a tremendous person."
Pilots and local residents saw the plane come downPilots and local residents saw the plane come down
BBC transport correspondent Tom Symonds said accidents were rare among Cessna jets.BBC transport correspondent Tom Symonds said accidents were rare among Cessna jets.
Engine failure at or just after take-off is one of the most serious problems a pilot can face, because the plane is at a low altitude, climbing at a lower speed, and full of fuel.Engine failure at or just after take-off is one of the most serious problems a pilot can face, because the plane is at a low altitude, climbing at a lower speed, and full of fuel.
A pilot named as John, who was landing another plane at Biggin Hill at the time, heard the mayday call. The Cessna pilot reported "severe engine vibrations", he said.A pilot named as John, who was landing another plane at Biggin Hill at the time, heard the mayday call. The Cessna pilot reported "severe engine vibrations", he said.
He told the BBC: "You could hear the alarms in the cockpit.He told the BBC: "You could hear the alarms in the cockpit.
"The pilot came back over the radio a second or two later and said 'We're going down, we're going down'."The pilot came back over the radio a second or two later and said 'We're going down, we're going down'.
"The radio stayed live, and as I turned off the runway I looked back and I saw the plane basically drop out of the sky."The radio stayed live, and as I turned off the runway I looked back and I saw the plane basically drop out of the sky.
"And then the radio went dead and black smoke came up from over the hill.""And then the radio went dead and black smoke came up from over the hill."
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