Does anybody know what type of operation this was ? If it was a genuine AOC operation, then the passengers should be able to make a straightforward claim against the aircraft's insurance.
Unfortunately many jockeys want to pay little or nothing to get from one race to the next. As a result they find themselves having to book with 'private operators' using small twins and even single engine aircraft !!!! If this was a so-called 'private' flight, then I am not surprised that Cochrane is having to resort to making a claim against the pilot's estate, Wonder if he kept his receipt
By the way, I am not criticising this pilot's ability.
I know quite a few commercial pilots who have earned their first 500 hours flying 'private' trips. Perhaps the CAA ought to revise their greedy scheme of charges. I am sure that a large proportion of these 'private' operators would chose to go the AOC route, if it didn't cost as much as it does.
As for Mr Cochrane, if his current career has ended, perhaps he should earn a PPL and see if he can do a better job !!!
