the shock of the collision
I do find that hard to believe, given the point of impact was some way down the leading edge. Also, if this medical condition is so debilitating and the spine so susceptible to further damage, what on earth was he doing flying?
This is a very sorry story but explains why 'Pilot Incapacitation' is figuring so highly on various risk registers
Then maybe cadets need some basic instruction on what to do in such an instance? Its no wonder given the briefing the cadet's instinct was to try and bail-out - he may have stood more of a chance had he attempted to recover the plane, given its altitude. Abingdon airfield was only a few miles distant.
No answers as to why the Tutor apparently flew on for so long?