Robert Murgatroyd has denied 7 offences including grossly overloading (alleged) his PA28 with three bird watchers hoping to fly from Barton to Barra beach (Western Isles). Got airborne with very marginal performance. Decided to return and crashed short of the airfield. All 4 survived.
Manchester evening news is covering the case. As the case is active, and aware that contempt of court is a serious offence, I shall refrain from any further comment until the case is completed. Henry Blackshaw prosecuting. An experienced chap.