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David Ibbotson had not completed night-flying training and was not allowed to be paid for carrying passengers, report findsThe pilot of the plane carrying the professional footballer David Ibbotson had not completed night-flying training or recently practised instrument flying, a vital skill when piloting a plane on a dark night in poor weather, and the aircraft was travelling far faster than it should have been just before the accident.Investigators concluded that Ibbotson was being paid to fly Sala even though under the terms of his private pilot’s licence this was not allowed, and said the regulations under which the light aircraft operated also meant it should have not been flown commercially.The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) concluded that the loss of control that led to the crash was made more likely by the fact that neither the pilot nor the plane had the required licences or permissions for the flight.Investigators found such unlicensed “grey” flights frequently took place in the world of sport, business and leisure and called for more action to clamp down on them. Emiliano Sala plane crash: Pilot's licence scrutiny.
"Seeing the whole world mobilised to support us in our research has been an infinitely precious help. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. "We can not bare the thought of him being alone, we need him home so that we are able to lay him to rest. "The club said they hope the questions the report raises will be addressed during the inquest, which is due to recommence next week.The statement concludes: "We are encouraged to read that the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) is determined to tackle illegal activities by pursuing those involved. It is crucial that the information held by the police and which went into compiling this report now be made available to the coroner and in turn to the family.“Over a year has passed since Emiliano Sala died. The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) investigation and enforcement team is continuing to carry out a criminal investigation into the accident.Argentinian striker Sala, 28, was being flown from Nantes in France to his new club In a statement, Sala’s family in Argentina said the report carried a huge amount of important technical detail.
The autopilot was not engaged at the time of the crash but it has not been established if this was because it was not working or because Ibbotson turned it off.On who organised the flight, the report says only that the arrangements were made by a “third party” – not Sala or the pilot.A spokesperson for the CAA said: “The CAA’s investigation and enforcement team is carrying out a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the accident, the purpose of which is to consider whether any aviation offences have been committed.
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"We would like to thank you for all your signs of affection and support in what is the most painful time of our lives. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. "David Ibbotson said in a Facebook post at the weekend that he had struggled with the aircraft’s Instrument Landing System on the flight to France before disappearing on the return journeyDavid Ibbotson posted a comment to say he was a 'bit rusty' after flying to FranceIndependent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. "No-one could be more concerned for these two men's safety than myself... You can be sure that my focus is still on trying to deal with any hope of survival.
"Thank you so much for your support Ibbotson Family. It descended rapidly towards the sea and at the last minute, the pilot tried to pull up, suggesting that he was still conscious.
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"It is a practice which must be stopped and we hope the industry will be supported in order to prevent this tragedy ever happening again.