- Claire Lomas, a disability campaigner, was involved in a microlight crash on July 15, 2024, while filming for an Apple series.
- She was taken to King Hussein Medical Centre and died on August 22, 2024, from multiple severe traumatic injuries.
- The inquest revealed that Lomas was filming for an Apple series at the time of the crash.
- Zilinskaite stated that Lomas had been 'very enthusiastic and keen' about the opportunity to film the series.
- On the day of the crash, Lomas's flight lasted about 15 minutes before she attempted to land.
- During her landing attempt, Lomas 'veered off the runway' and struck a large rock.
- Claire Lomas, 44, was a paraplegic charity fundraiser known for completing the London Marathon in a 'bionic' suit in 2012.
- Lomas had raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity and was 'delighted' to film the episode in Jordan.
- The inquest revealed that Lomas had previously obtained a licence to fly a microlight before the series was commissioned.
- Concerns were raised about Lomas's nervousness before the flight, but she was determined to fly.
Claire Lomas, 44, a paraplegic charity fundraiser known for completing a marathon in a bionic suit, tragically died after a microlight crash in Jordan while filming for an Apple TV series. The incident occurred on July 15, 2024, during a flight that was initially scheduled for the previous day but was postponed due to strong winds.17
According to Lina Zilinskaite, a senior producer for Atlantic Productions, Lomas was enthusiastic about the project and had obtained her microlight flying license years prior. However, during her flight, she veered off the runway while attempting to land, striking a large rock. The coroner noted that the wind conditions were normal for flying on that day.
Lomas was taken to King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman, where she succumbed to multiple severe traumatic injuries on August 22, more than five weeks after the crash. Zilinskaite mentioned that there were concerns about Lomas's nervousness regarding flying, but she was determined to proceed with the flight. Lomas, who raised significant funds for charity, was excited to return home to her family after her hospital stay but developed an infection that led to her rapid decline.210
The inquest highlighted the tragic circumstances surrounding Lomas's death, emphasizing her passion for the project and her determination to overcome challenges.
“The inquest revealed that Lomas suffered multiple severe traumatic injuries during the crash and was taken to King Hussein Medical Centre, where she died over five weeks later. Her flight was initially scheduled for the day before but was canceled due to strong winds, raising concerns about her flying nerves on the day of the accident.”
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