Scott makes renewed call for FAI into 2013 helicopter crash
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is pressing for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) to be held into the helicopter crash off Sumburgh four and a half
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Balpa appeals decision to release black box data
An appeal against a judge’s ruling that black box data from the Sumburgh helicopter crash should be released has been lodged by the pilots’ union.
READ FULL STORYTop legal officer can access crash copter’s black box data, judge rules
A judge has granted a bid by Scotland’s senior law officer to get access to black box data from the helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh,…
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Pilots’ union opposes Lord Advocate’s challenge over black box
A pilots’ union has warned a bid by Scotland’s senior law officer to gain access to black box data from the Sumburgh helicopter crash would…
READ FULL STORYLegal challenge over crash helicopter’s black box
Scotland’s top law official was expected to set out a legal challenge to air accident investigators today at the beginning of a landmark three day…
READ FULL STORYHelicopter crash survivor Tosh wants public inquiry
Pressure is growing on the UK government to hold a full public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.
READ FULL STORYService to mark anniversary of helicopter crash
A dedication service will be held at Sumburgh Airport this weekend to mark the first anniversary of last year’s fatal helicopter crash.
READ FULL STORYHelicopter safety petition
A petition calling for MSPs to help to help restore “shattered confidence” in offshore helicopter safety has been passed by union representatives to the Scottish
READ FULL STORYPublic inquiry needed, says RMT
A public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety is still badly needed, despite new measures by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority to curb North Sea fatalities.
READ FULL STORYHelicopter safety measures announced
Offshore helicopter flights will be prohibited if sea conditions are judged to be at their “most severe”.
READ FULL STORY‘Better communication may have saved lives’
A survivor of last year’s fatal helicopter crash off Sumburgh says better pre-flight communication over emergency breathing equipment may have helped save some of those
READ FULL STORY‘Judicial inquiry into helicopter safety needed’
A full judicial inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety should be carried out, a committee of MPs have been told.
READ FULL STORYOil industry workers to give evidence to helicopter crash committee
Evidence will be taken today on offshore helicopter safety at Aberdeen University.
READ FULL STORYHelicopter crash committee to visit Aberdeen
Evidence over last year’s fatal helicopter crash which killed four offshore workers will be heard in Aberdeen.
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