Prosecutor Henry Blackshaw told the court that police investigations have subsequently revealed information that should have been disclosed to the insurers, and would likely have increased the price of the premium or meant he would have been refused insurance altogether.
- In September 2016 Murgatroyd had an insurance policy cancelled, because he failed to keep up with payments.
- In May 2013, an aircraft operated and insured by Murgatroyd was hired out to a pilot and it crashed at Caernarfon in Wales, killing one and seriously injuring 2 others.
- Following that incident, in June 2014 Murgatroyd was convicted of flying an aircraft without a valid certificate of airworthiness, and was fined £300.
- In October 2011, another aircraft operated and insured by Murgatroyd was hired to a pilot, and it crashed in Switzerland killing both occupants.
- In February 2007, another aircraft operated by Murgatroyd crashed into the sea at Blackpool, killing the two occupants.