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crime1d ago

The inquest found Lance Corporal Joe Spencer died from a gunshot wound to the head after his rifle fired while waiting to enter a sniper range.
The coroner said the rifle fired into the midline of his chin, causing a catastrophic injury.
The inquest examined safety and unload procedures, including whether the trigger was pulled and why ammunition remained in the chamber.
The deputy coroner highlighted the case as substantially delayed due to police and sheriff investigations.
Spencer had Afghanistan service and injuries prior to his death, and had recently bought a home with his partner.
The inquest was set to last about two weeks with jurors considering allowed explanations for the discharge.
The coroner noted the potential preventability if proper unload drills and safety commands had been followed.
Spencer's death is linked to a sequence of safety concerns around the live-fire exercise.
Spencer’s partner and home purchase were noted in the context of his personal life.
The inquest involved examining who owned the rifle and where the round originated.
The incident occurred at Tain Air Weapons Range in the Scottish Highlands.

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world7h ago

Sacha Dench described breaking down in court while recounting the fatal 2021 mid-air collision and her paranoia after a prior crash.
Dench explained safety rules to mostly flying alone and the need to avoid crowded places after her earlier accident.
The inquiry looked at a collision near Loch Na Gainmhich in Caithness and Burton's death.
Open Bluetooth headset communication was part of how pilots monitor proximity during flights.
Dench stated there was no need to be within 50 metres of another pilot and emphasized safe side-to-side flight.
The inquiry reviewed how pilots communicate when in proximity to avoid collisions during filming and flights.
Dench testified that the Round Britain Climate Challenge was intended to highlight climate change ahead of Cop26.
The inquest continues as the court weighs safety protocols for paramotoring in crowded airspace.
Victim Dan Burton’s funeral and earlier footage from the expedition were referenced in copious tributes.
Joanna Lumley supported Miss Dench's campaign, linking prior media to the ongoing inquiry.
The testimony included details about the flight protocols pilots used during long-distance flights.
The inquest addressed potential risk factors and mitigation strategies for future paramotor flights.

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