Emiliano Sala was killed in January 2019 when the Piper Malibu light aircraft he was flying in crashed into the sea off the coast of Guernsey shortly after his transfer from Nantes to Cardiff CityFA warns players about the risks of hiring small aircrafts following death of Emiliano SalaThe FA has warned players of the risks of using small aircraftsThe Football Association has written to all professional footballers, warning them of the potential risks they take when hiring small aircraft. The guidance, originally from the Civil Aviation Authority, is a stark reminder of the dangers of using charter flights following the death in January 2019 of Emiliano Sala. Sala was killed when the Piper Malibu light aircraft he was flying in crashed into the sea off the coast of Guernsey shortly after his transfer from Nantes to Cardiff City. The pilot that night, David Ibbotson, who was not licensed to fly the aircraft commercially, was also killed in the crash. Last month, Sala's family announced they have launched a high court action against Cardiff City and Nantes to "protect their legal rights".

Source: Sky sports April 01, 2021 10:30 UTC