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A millionaire businessman and his son flying back from a European cup football match are believed to have died in a helicopter crash.A millionaire businessman and his son flying back from a European cup football match are believed to have died in a helicopter crash.
Phillip Carter, his son Andrew, 17, Jonathan Waller, and pilot Stephen Holdich were believed to be in the Twin Squirrel aircraft. Phillip Carter, his son Andrew, 17, Jonathan Waller, and pilot Stephen Holdich were believed to have been in the Twin Squirrel aircraft.
Det Supt John Raine confirmed four bodies were found in the wreckage just 10 miles from Mr Carter's home.Det Supt John Raine confirmed four bodies were found in the wreckage just 10 miles from Mr Carter's home.
The aircraft was found virtually intact at Wansford, near Peterborough.The aircraft was found virtually intact at Wansford, near Peterborough.
Det Supt Raine said he could not confirm the identities of the people who died.Det Supt Raine said he could not confirm the identities of the people who died.
Site inspection PHILLIP CARTER FACTS Founder of training firm Carter & CarterThe company is now worth more than £500mHeld shares worth £100m in Carter & CarterThe company employs more than 500 peopleOne of eight honorary vice presidents of Chelsea FC
"I... can confirm that the wreckage of a helicopter is within the wood, and that we have identified that there are persons on board and those persons are deceased," he said."I... can confirm that the wreckage of a helicopter is within the wood, and that we have identified that there are persons on board and those persons are deceased," he said.
"We are waiting for the Air Accident Investigation Branch to carry out their inspection before removing the bodies and carrying out an identification.""We are waiting for the Air Accident Investigation Branch to carry out their inspection before removing the bodies and carrying out an identification."
The bodies will be taken to a hospital in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday evening where they will be formally identified and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
Mr Carter, his son and Mr Waller were reported missing after failing to return from watching Chelsea play Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final game at Anfield.Mr Carter, his son and Mr Waller were reported missing after failing to return from watching Chelsea play Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final game at Anfield.
Mr Carter is founder of firm Carter & Carter, and one of eight honorary vice presidents of Chelsea Football Club.Mr Carter is founder of firm Carter & Carter, and one of eight honorary vice presidents of Chelsea Football Club.
The group was travelling in a Twin Squirrel helicopter Stephen Holdich had flown the businessman more than 70 times
His firm specialises in vocational training, and employs more than 500 people in Nottingham.His firm specialises in vocational training, and employs more than 500 people in Nottingham.
Andrew Carter, 17, who is also believed to have died in the crash, went to Stamford School, in Stamford, Lincolnshire.Andrew Carter, 17, who is also believed to have died in the crash, went to Stamford School, in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Vice Principal of the school, David Moss-Bowpitt. said: "We are waiting for permission from the family before we make any statement or release any information about Andrew. He was in his second year of A-levels."Vice Principal of the school, David Moss-Bowpitt. said: "We are waiting for permission from the family before we make any statement or release any information about Andrew. He was in his second year of A-levels."
The helicopter was piloted by Stephen Holdich, co-owner of operating company Atlas Helicopters, of Hampshire, a company spokeswoman said.The helicopter was piloted by Stephen Holdich, co-owner of operating company Atlas Helicopters, of Hampshire, a company spokeswoman said.
Mr Holdich, 49, who lived in Chidham, West Sussex, but was originally from Peterborough, had flown Mr Carter on more than 70 occasions over the past four years, his company said.
'Looking forward to match'
Jonathan Waller, a close friend of Mr Carter's, was also believed to be on board the aircraft.Jonathan Waller, a close friend of Mr Carter's, was also believed to be on board the aircraft.
The party had been expected back at Mr Carter's house at about midnight on Tuesday.The party had been expected back at Mr Carter's house at about midnight on Tuesday.
'Looking forward to match'
But Mr Waller's mother, Shirley, told BBC News 24 she had not heard from her son, a 42-year-old debt collector from Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, since he set off on Tuesday afternoon.But Mr Waller's mother, Shirley, told BBC News 24 she had not heard from her son, a 42-year-old debt collector from Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, since he set off on Tuesday afternoon.
The group was travelling in a Twin Squirrel helicopter
She said: "Jonathan and Phill are very good friends, they've been friends for many years, and they were looking forward to going to the match. Whenever Chelsea played, they'd go by helicopter."She said: "Jonathan and Phill are very good friends, they've been friends for many years, and they were looking forward to going to the match. Whenever Chelsea played, they'd go by helicopter."
The aircraft took off from John Lennon Airport, Merseyside, at 2300 BST on Tuesday and the last contact was made with it just under two hours later.The aircraft took off from John Lennon Airport, Merseyside, at 2300 BST on Tuesday and the last contact was made with it just under two hours later.
The helicopter had been due to land in Thornhaugh, west of Peterborough, where Mr Carter lives.The helicopter had been due to land in Thornhaugh, west of Peterborough, where Mr Carter lives.
According to Civil Aviation Authority records, he is the joint owner of a twin-engined helicopter that is registered to his home address.According to Civil Aviation Authority records, he is the joint owner of a twin-engined helicopter that is registered to his home address.
The incident has revived memories of a 1996 crash which killed Chelsea's vice-chairman Matthew Harding and four other men as they returned from a Bolton Wanderers match.The incident has revived memories of a 1996 crash which killed Chelsea's vice-chairman Matthew Harding and four other men as they returned from a Bolton Wanderers match.