Operator defends pilot over fatal helicopter crash

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A suggestion that pilot Simon Hewitt, 54, might be to blame is “premature”, a flight school says.

August 28, 2025 | News Editor

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Barnetby
West Street, Barnetby
Barnetby Barnetby shown within Lincolnshire
Population	1,593 (2001 census)
OS grid reference	TA054102
Unitary authority	North Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county	Lincolnshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BARNETBY
Postcode district	DN38
Dialling code	01652
Police	Humberside
Fire	Humberside
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament	Brigg and Goole

Barnetby (or Barnetby le Wold) is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England, between Scunthorpe and Grimsby. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,593. Barnetby railway station serves the village and surrounding area. The hamlet of Coskills is in Barnetby parish.

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Operator defends pilot over fatal helicopter crash

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Operator defends pilot over fatal helicopter crash