Helicopter crash was a ‘dreadful accident’ with ‘long-term repercussions’
The helicopter crash off Sumburgh which claimed the lives of four people in August 2013 was a “dreadful accident” with “long-term repercussions” for survivors.
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Sheriff asks if pilot believed he was landing helicopter
A sheriff has questioned whether the crew of the Super Puma helicopter which crashed into the sea near Sumburgh in 2013 may have thought they
READ FULL STORY‘Chain of events’ led to helicopter crash, expert tells inquiry
A helicopter crew’s failure to stabilise at 80 knots was the first in a chain of events that led to the aircraft crashing into the
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Inquiry hears insufficient information shared between pilots
The crew of a helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh in 2013 killing four people failed to agree their planned approach to the isles.
READ FULL STORYCo-pilot of helicopter armed flotation bags
The co-pilot of the helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh in 2013 armed the flotation bags which kept the aircraft afloat after it struck the water.
READ FULL STORYWorkers recall moment helicopter goes down
An offshore worker who survived the helicopter crash off Sumburgh in 2013 has described the moment the Super Puma aircraft hit the water just a
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Helicopter crash inquiry to begin next week
The long-awaited inquiry into the fatal helicopter crash off Sumburgh which claimed the lives of four offshore workers almost exactly seven years ago is due
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Injured crewman airlifted
An injured offshore crewman was airlifted to hospital on Sunday morning.
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No rest for helicopter crew with successive call-outs
The Sumburgh-based coastguard rescue helicopter was called out twice on Friday to take oil workers to Lerwick for medical attention.
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Air traffic controllers reject Hial pay offer
The air traffic controllers dispute over pay and conditions is continuing, with workers Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) having rejected the latest pay offer…
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Two medivacs for coastguard helicopter
The Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter Rescue 900 participated in two medivacs on Saturday morning. At around 7.30am the helicopter was called to the Safe Boreas offshore…
READ FULL STORYRenewed call for inquiry into helicopter crash
Another call has been made for a fatal accident inquiry to be held into the helicopter crash off Sumburgh which claimed the lives of four
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Purse ‘theft’ prompts police appeal
Police are appealing for information after an alleged theft of a purse from a bus passenger.
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Politicians urge those against car parking charges at Sumburgh to make their voices heard
Anyone opposed to plans to introduce car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport should write to the operator, two politicians have urged.
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