Kray JR Fri 20 May 2011, 6:42 pm
The pilot who flew an aircraft over Wigan’s DW Stadium carrying a banner taunting Avram Grant could find himself in trouble with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Cheeky Millwall supporters chartered the plane which dragged the message: ‘Avram Grant - Millwall Legend’ during West Ham’s 3-2 defeat on Sunday.
The prank rubbed salt into the wounds of suffering Hammers supporters after the result condemned the club to relegation and cost Grant his job.
But the stunt is now being probed by CAA officials who are trying to establish whether the pilot broke aviation regulations.
Their are strict guidelines attached to flying aircrafts over built up areas. It is forbidden to fly a plane in a built up area below 1,000ft.
A CAA spokesman confirmed to Sportsmail: ‘The photos are being studied by the CAA.’
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If the CAA deem there is enough evidence to suggest rules have been broken they will launch an official investigation.
If prosecuted, the pilot could be hit with a hefty fine.