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Cockpit camera shows 'no abnormalities' with Shoreham crash plane

Footage from cockpit cameras in the jet which crashed during the Shoreham airshow killing 11 people revealed there were "no abnormal indications" during the flight.

The aircraft also "appeared to be responding to the pilot's control inputs", according to an initial report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

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Camera shows 'no abnormalities' with Shoreham plane

Footage from cockpit cameras in the jet which crashed during the Shoreham airshow killing 11 people revealed there were "no abnormal indications" during the flight.

Many airshows were cancelled following the Shoreham disaster. Credit: PA

The initial report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) released on Friday added that the aircraft "appeared to be responding to the pilot's control inputs".

The wreckage of the Hawker Hunter jet is still being examined by air accident investigators in Farnborough, Hampshire.

Eleven people were killed when the plane crashed on to the A27 in West Sussex during the Shoreham Airshow on August 22.

Emergency services attended the scene on the A27 after the aircraft crashed into cars. Credit: PA

The vintage jet was attempting to conduct a loop-the-loop stunt but failed to pull out of the move.

Pilot Andy Hill was described as being in "good spirits" and "looking forward to the flight" prior to take-off. The weather was good and safety checks had been completed.

The report detailed how on impact the aircraft broke into four main pieces with part of the jet landing in a tree near to the main wreckage.

Mr Hill was thrown clear from the cockpit. He sustained serious injuries.

The AAIB said it was unclear whether the pilot had initiated his ejection.

Floral tributes left on a bridge near the A27 at Shoreham. Credit: PA

Most of the wreckage has been removed, but efforts are ongoing to recover smaller parts of debris from the crash scene.

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