Light aircraft down in Dundee

[Aunt Mabel]

The Courier - 'Biggles' Vince Hagedorn keen to take to the skies again

Speaking from Philadelphia, Mr Hagedorn said he could not comment on the AAIB report because of unspecified "ongoing action."

He added, "The key point I would make from the report was that the cause of the engine stopping was not running out of fuel, as was reported at the time."

The 64-year-old said the flight planning had been carried out with two other people at Walney Island airfield, where the journey began.

The allegation he had entered controlled airspace was "debatable," said Mr Hagedorn, and there was ongoing dialogue with the CAA over the radio licence issue.

He added, "I haven't flown since the crash — I have been incredibly busy over the last 12 months — but I would love to fly again. In fact, I have already chosen my next aircraft."