THE distraught family of a woman killed in a plane crash whilst trying to conquer her fear of heights, are contemplating legal action.

Susan Delacroix says she has been in contact with American law firms regarding compensation for the death of her daughter Victoria.

The 22-year-old was preparing to skydive in the US state of Missouri when an engine on the light aircraft exploded shortly after take-off.

The plane was sent spinning into an electricity pylon before plummeting to the ground.

Five other people were killed in the accident.

Mrs Delacroix, of Blandford Road, Beckenham, says she has spoken to several lawyers who are looking at launching a law suit on behalf of the affected families.

Although nothing has yet been decided, she says the family will be looking at their options after Victoria's funeral on Friday.

The former Cator Park School for Girls' pupil was in America working at a summer camp for disabled children and adults.

A probe into the July 29 accident by US air crash investigators is ongoing.

The funeral will be held at Beckenham Crematorium at 3.30pm.