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Cotswolds glider crash pilot took own life | Cotswolds glider crash pilot took own life |
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A glider pilot took his own life when he crashed the aircraft into the ground, an inquest has heard. | A glider pilot took his own life when he crashed the aircraft into the ground, an inquest has heard. |
Cotswold Gliding Club member Michael Hugh England, 57, had left a suicide note before the crash on 14 June, the hearing in Gloucester was told. | |
He borrowed a glider from the club, circled the airfield several times and took a steep dive to the ground at Aston Down Airfield, Gloucestershire. | He borrowed a glider from the club, circled the airfield several times and took a steep dive to the ground at Aston Down Airfield, Gloucestershire. |
The Gloucestershire Coroner's Court inquest was adjourned until November. | The Gloucestershire Coroner's Court inquest was adjourned until November. |
The suicide letter was found by police at Mr England's home in School Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. | The suicide letter was found by police at Mr England's home in School Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. |
Mr England died of multiple injuries at the scene, the inquest was told. | Mr England died of multiple injuries at the scene, the inquest was told. |