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Husband and wife died from impact trauma in plane crash, inquest hears

Husband and wife died from impact trauma in plane crash, inquest hears

Summary

A husband and wife died in a plane crash near Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd. They were traveling in a small plane from Burton-upon-Trent to Caernarfon Airport when the crash happened, and an investigation is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • The couple was named Sheetal Swali and Ketan Swali and lived in Syston, Leicestershire.
  • Their light aircraft, a Piper PA28, was rented from Sherwood flying club.
  • The plane failed to arrive at Caernarfon Airport as planned, prompting searches.
  • The crash site was found in a remote area near Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd.
  • Both passengers died of major impact trauma, according to a pathologist’s report.
  • The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is leading the investigation.
  • An inquest into their deaths has been opened and then paused while inquiries continue.
  • Family members attended the inquest by video link and received condolences from the coroner.
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