Man Who Arranged Fatal Flight for Footballer Emiliano Sala Convicted

David Henderson arrives at Cardiff Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of transporting a passenger without valid permission or authorization, relating to the plane crash death of Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala, in Cardiff, Wales, on Oct. 18, 2021. Jacob King/PA

The aircraft operator who arranged the flight that killed football star Emiliano Sala has been convicted of endangering the safety of the aircraft.

David Henderson, 67, was found guilty by a majority verdict of 10–2 over the death of the player by a jury at Cardiff Crown Court on Oct. 28.