John Coles

“This fatal accident occurred well over 5 years ago. The expert report of [REDACTED] which raised the issue of background visual interference as a possible causative factor, was produced well over 4 years ago. Nonetheless, prior to the inquest, no specific consideration appears to have been given to this phenomenon by HAL (or by the HSE or in the Jacobs report which HAL commissioned). Indeed, in evidence, you seemed reluctant to accept that this might have been a factor (and may therefore be a”

“white-coloured vans driven by British Airways employees may be difficult to see”

“may be merit in using side profile lights on vehicles which may need to cross uncontrolled crossings”