Court update after man dies in plane crash at Hanningfield ReservoirAn inquest into his death was opened at Essex Coroner's CourtView Image Essex Police on the scene at Hanningfield Reservoir (Image: Matt Lee/ReachPLC)The cause of a man’s death after a plane crash at Hanningfield Reservoir remains unknown amid further investigation, an inquest has heard. ‌Essex Coroner’s Court in Chelmsford heard on Thursday (January 29) that the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) continue to investigate Mr Beeson’s death. Mr Beeson was the only occupant of the private aircraft when it crashed. “He died at Hanningfield Reservoir in Chelmsford. Article continues below"Sadly, that search resulted in divers from the Metropolitan Police Service recovering the body of Mr Beeson.