Ejector seat firm to be prosecuted over Red Arrows pilot death

An ejector seat manufacturer is to be prosecuted over the death of Red Arrows pilot Sean Cunningham, the Health and Safety Executive said. Flight Lieutenant Cunningham, 35, died after his ejector seat initiated during pre-flight checks of his Hawk XX177 jet at RAF Scampton in November 2011. Martin Baker Aircraft Ltd will be prosecuted over an alleged breach of health and safety law.