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Nepal plane crash: Ruan Crighton died from 'blunt force' injuries | Nepal plane crash: Ruan Crighton died from 'blunt force' injuries |
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Ruan Crighton, pictured in Finland in 2015, died from fatal blunt force injuries he suffered in the crash | Ruan Crighton, pictured in Finland in 2015, died from fatal blunt force injuries he suffered in the crash |
Ruan Crighton, pictured in Finland in 2015, died from fatal blunt force injuries he suffered in the crash | Ruan Crighton, pictured in Finland in 2015, died from fatal blunt force injuries he suffered in the crash |
A plane crash that killed 72 people including a talented ballet dancer was caused by a pilot accidentally pulling the wrong levers, an inquest has heard. | A plane crash that killed 72 people including a talented ballet dancer was caused by a pilot accidentally pulling the wrong levers, an inquest has heard. |
Ruan Crighton, from Brentwood, Essex, was on board the plane when it crashed into a gorge in Nepal in 2023. | Ruan Crighton, from Brentwood, Essex, was on board the plane when it crashed into a gorge in Nepal in 2023. |
Witnesses had seen the ATR-72 aircraft "banking sharply" before "sinking rapidly" towards the ground. | Witnesses had seen the ATR-72 aircraft "banking sharply" before "sinking rapidly" towards the ground. |
North London area coroner Tony Murphy concluded Mr Crighton, 34, died "as a consequence of an aircraft accident". | North London area coroner Tony Murphy concluded Mr Crighton, 34, died "as a consequence of an aircraft accident". |
The twin-engine propeller aircraft was travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara International Airport in the Himalayan foothills when it crashed about a mile from the runway on 15 January 2023. | The twin-engine propeller aircraft was travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara International Airport in the Himalayan foothills when it crashed about a mile from the runway on 15 January 2023. |
One of the pilots had mistakenly changed the propeller angle instead of the wing flaps, HM Coroner's Court for North London heard. | One of the pilots had mistakenly changed the propeller angle instead of the wing flaps, HM Coroner's Court for North London heard. |
Hundreds of rescuers were rushed to the site of the crash | Hundreds of rescuers were rushed to the site of the crash |
Hundreds of rescuers were rushed to the site of the crash | Hundreds of rescuers were rushed to the site of the crash |
Feathering - the technical term for turning the angle of the propeller blades parallel - was normally only done in an emergency when an engine has failed, and would have resulted in the plane having no thrust, an expert told the inquest. | Feathering - the technical term for turning the angle of the propeller blades parallel - was normally only done in an emergency when an engine has failed, and would have resulted in the plane having no thrust, an expert told the inquest. |
Physiotherapy student Mr Crighton - who toured Europe as a professional ballet dancer - had been living in Nepal with his French girlfriend while completing a placement at a spinal injury clinic in Kathmandu, the court heard. | Physiotherapy student Mr Crighton - who toured Europe as a professional ballet dancer - had been living in Nepal with his French girlfriend while completing a placement at a spinal injury clinic in Kathmandu, the court heard. |
The day after his birthday, the "adored" dancer was taking a "well-earned trip into the mountains" when the tragedy occurred. | The day after his birthday, the "adored" dancer was taking a "well-earned trip into the mountains" when the tragedy occurred. |
The plane was carrying 68 passengers, including 15 foreign nationals, and four crew members. | The plane was carrying 68 passengers, including 15 foreign nationals, and four crew members. |
'Adored' | 'Adored' |
In a pen portrait read to the inquest, Mr Crighton's family said he would be "missed beyond words". | In a pen portrait read to the inquest, Mr Crighton's family said he would be "missed beyond words". |
"We are all beyond heartbroken by this terrible tragedy. We are so proud of what he achieved," they said. | "We are all beyond heartbroken by this terrible tragedy. We are so proud of what he achieved," they said. |
"He was witty, charming, quick and so generous. He was adored by all who met him. | "He was witty, charming, quick and so generous. He was adored by all who met him. |
"We couldn't wait to see him and learn all about his latest adventures." | "We couldn't wait to see him and learn all about his latest adventures." |
The national opera in Finland picked out several of Ruan Crighton's highlights, including Romeo and Juliet (Ruan pictured far left) | The national opera in Finland picked out several of Ruan Crighton's highlights, including Romeo and Juliet (Ruan pictured far left) |
The national opera in Finland picked out several of Ruan Crighton's highlights, including Romeo and Juliet (Ruan pictured far left) | The national opera in Finland picked out several of Ruan Crighton's highlights, including Romeo and Juliet (Ruan pictured far left) |
The Yeti Airlines aircraft had been operating shuttle flights and was on its third trip of the day when the tragedy occurred, the inquest heard. | The Yeti Airlines aircraft had been operating shuttle flights and was on its third trip of the day when the tragedy occurred, the inquest heard. |
The pilots "sustained a loss of control" and eyewitnesses at Pokhara International Airport noticed it was flying at a low altitude before it fell from the sky. | The pilots "sustained a loss of control" and eyewitnesses at Pokhara International Airport noticed it was flying at a low altitude before it fell from the sky. |
Mr Crighton suffered fatal blunt force injuries during the crash, Mr Murphy said. | Mr Crighton suffered fatal blunt force injuries during the crash, Mr Murphy said. |
"He was an exceptional person and is much missed by his family and friends," he added. | "He was an exceptional person and is much missed by his family and friends," he added. |
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