‘No closure’ for family of Sumburgh helicopter crash victim after inquiry
The family of a north-east woman who died in the Sumburgh helicopter tragedy say they have received “no closure” from the results of the fatal accident inquiry.
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Pilots in Super Puma crash would have failed training tests with actions on the day FAI hears
The pilots of a helicopter that crashed into the sea off Shetland would have failed training tests had they replicated their actions on the day of the tragedy, an inquiry has heard.
Investigators ruled out gearbox failure in helicopter crash which killed four passengers, including north-east oil worker
A senior air accident investigator ruled out any suggestion of gearbox failure in a horror helicopter crash off Shetland.
North-east oil firm worker tells inquiry ‘rigorous’ survival training in Norway could have saved his life in helicopter tragedy
A survivor of the horror Shetland helicopter crash – in which four people died - claimed submersive training he undertook in Norway was “much more rigorous” than the UK equivalent.
Relatives of North Sea helicopter crash victims to be given assistance during virtual FAI
Families of those killed in a helicopter crash off Shetland will be handed transcripts at the end of each day of evidence heard “virtually” at a fatal accident inquiry in a bid to allay fears of any potential technological problems.
Helicopter crash survivors to give evidence at fatal accident inquiry
Survivors of a helicopter crash that killed four people are expected to give evidence at a fatal accident inquiry (FAI), a court has heard.
Fatal Accident Inquiry into Sumburgh helicopter crash delayed due to coronavirus
The Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into a North Sea helicopter crash in 2013 has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Life and death situation’ as worker with suspected coronavirus evacuated from Hurricane’s Lancaster field
A “seriously ill” offshore worker believed to have coronavirus has been airlifted to hospital from Hurricane Energy’s Lancaster field in the West of Shetland.
Flight forced to return to Aberdeen airport after landing gear warning
An Aberdeen flight had to return to the city this morning after a landing gear warning.
Helicopter that took off from Aberdeen diverted due to lightning
A helicopter that took off from a city airport was diverted after a suspected lightning strike.
Crown Office announces fatal accident inquiry into 2013 Super Puma Crash
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has been announced for a helicopter crash off the coast of Shetland in 2013 that caused the deaths of four people.
Faulty wiring blamed after plane forced to carry out emergency landing at Aberdeen airport
Faulty wiring has been blamed after a plane was forced to carry out an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport.
Glasgow flight diverted to Aberdeen airport after issue with windscreen
A flight bound for Glasgow was diverted to Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) after crew detected a minor issue with the aircraft's windscreen.
Emergency declared as plane forced to return to Aberdeen after bird strike
A plane was forced shut down one of its engines and return to Aberdeen today following a bird strike.
Passengers use emergency exit after plane returns to Aberdeen
Eighteen passengers had to leave a plane through over-wing exits after it was forced to return to Aberdeen.
Flybe to end Sumburgh flights next month
Low-cost carrier Flybe has said that it will pull the plug on its flights to and from Sumburgh in Shetland from next month.
Wife speaks of ‘gut-feeling’ husband had been involved in North Sea helicopter crash
The wife of an offshore worker has spoken of the moment she had a “gut feeling” her husband had been involved in a North Sea helicopter crash.
Breaking: AAIB report says pilot error was responsible for fatal Sumburgh helicopter crash
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch today said pilot error was responsible for a fatal offshore helicopter crash, which left four people dead.