A DATE has been set for the first inquest hearing after the Shoreham air crash which killed 11 people.

Penelope Schofield, the Senior Coroner for West Sussex, said: "The coroner has noted the outcome of the criminal trial.

"At the moment the inquest into the death of the 11 people who died at the Shoreham Air Show stands adjourned until the autumn this year.

"A pre-inquest review hearing has already been set for 10.30am on 8 April at Crawley Coroner’s Court where it is anticipated a decision will be made with regards to the resumption of this inquest and where consideration will be given to the scope and format of the forthcoming inquest.

"The final dates for the inquest will be set.

"The criminal trial has concentrated on the actions of the pilot, Andy Hill, but the inquest can consider other issues that are linked to the deaths of the 11 people. 

"The coroner will also need to consider, having heard the evidence,  whether or not she needs to make any Regulation 28 Reports (prevention of future deaths reports) relating to the organisation and planning of future air shows."

Maurice Abrahams, Dylan Archer, Tony Brightwell, Graham Mallinson, Matthew Grimstone, Matt Jones, Daniele Polito, Mark Reeves, Jacob Schilt, Richard Smith and Mark Trussler died in the crash.