On november 29, 20, a police helicopter crashed onto the roof of the clutha vaults bar in glasgow, scotland. Samuel mcghee was a bus driver had to take early retirement to care for. Nov 29, 20 victims remember the clutha bar helicopter crash one year on duration. Ten people died and 31 others were injured when a police helicopter crashed into the roof of the glasgow pub on 29 november 20. Rescue operation after helicopter hits clutha vaults bar during live gig 18 clutha roofpa. Investigation of glasgow pub crash which killed 10 finds david traill failed to land within specified period after. In addition to the pilot and two police observers, seven people in the packed bar died. Nov 30, 20 ms sturgeon also praised the courage and fortitude of the emergency services and people of glasgow in the aftermath of the crash. The first witnesses at the long awaited inquiry said the lights of the aircraft went out and described a swooshing sound as it fell on to the clutha vaults pub in glasgow. A fatal accident inquiry fai into a police helicopter crash that claimed the lives of 10 people has opened. Glasgow clutha pub helicopter crash political leaders across the uk today paid tribute after a police helicopter crashed into the clutha pub in glasgow s city centre. Glasgows clutha pub to fall silent in tribute to the dead. Nov 24, 2017 fiveyear wait for glasgow pub helicopter crash inquiry unacceptable. The operation to remove the helicopter from a crash site in glasgow and recover any people alive or dead has be.
Pilot david traill died on when the aircraft crashed on to the roof of the clutha vaults, glasgow, along with crew members tony collins and kirsty nelis. The pubs owner alan crossan will close the pub in a. Police helicopter crashes through roof of clutha bar. Apr 08, 2019 clutha helicopter crash inquiry begins with a minutes silence and tributes to the victims. The inquiry will formally begin at hampden park on 8 april 2019. The clutha helicopter crash in glasgow which killed 10 people could have. Helicopter crash on clutha vaults sun dec 01, 20 11. A further 14 people are being treated for very serious injuries in hospitals across the city. Rescue workers examine the wreckage of a police helicopter, which crashed onto the roof of the clutha vaults pub in glasgow, november 30, 20. He said he assumed the pilot was heading back to the heliport in glasgow. The clutha fatal accident inquiry is sitting for day four of the investigation into the circumstances around the fatal helicopter crash. Clutha helicopter crash handover pilot tells inquiry.
The subsequent investigation concluded that the cause of the crash was fuel starvation due to incorrect operation of the fuel system. Mark oprey has not been seen since the aircraft crashed through the roof of the clutha vaults bar in glasgow on firday night and his father ian suggested the recovery of the helicopter was taking. Specialist aviation lawyers acting for victims of the clutha helicopter tragedy in glasgow have repeated their calls for black box flight data recorders to be fitted to all commercial passenger helicopters following publication of an accident report by the air accident investigation branch aaib. Clutha bar glasgow helicopter crash business insider. On 29 november 20, a police helicopter operated by bond air services for police scotland crashed into the clutha, a pub in central glasgow, killing all three crew on board and seven patrons of the pub.
Jan 15, 2020 glasgow helicopter crash pilot david traill was one of three crew members killed when. Four of the eight people killed in glasgow clutha vaults pub. Survivors of the helicopter crash in glasgow describe the chaos from inside and around the clutha vaults pub. Apr 10, 2019 the wreckage of the police threetonne eurocopter being lifted from the clutha vaults in glasgow following the crash. News glasgow clutha helicopter crash fund opened a fund to help bereaved relatives and survivors of the glasgow helicopter crash which claimed nine lives has. Rescue operation continues as tributes are paid following friday nights helicopter. Situated near the banks of glasgow s river clyde, the clutha. The pilot, two crew members and seven customers were killed in the tragedy on november 29, 20. Pilot error not the cause of clutha crash heraldscotland. Glasgow pub clutha vaults destroyed in police helicopter.
Husband of clutha helicopter crash victim attacks findings. Fiveyear wait for glasgow pub helicopter crash inquiry. Ten people were killed when a helicopter crashed into the clutha vaults bar in glasgow in 20. The police scotland helicopter flew for almost 100 minutes before it crashed onto the clutha bar in glasgow. Teenagers who broke into clutha vaults bar jailed for six months.
It crashed onto the clutha vaults bar in glasgow, scotland on the night of saturday 29 november 20. The pilot, two crew members and seven customers in the glasgow pub were killed when the police scotland helicopter crashed on to the roof of the building on november 29 20. The fatal accident inquiry into a police helicopter crash which claimed 10 lives will open on monday. Ten people, including the pilot and two crew, died in the clutha vaults in glasgow on 29 november 20. Nov 30, 20 police helicopter crashes through roof of clutha bar in glasgow. Oct 30, 2019 the clutha helicopter crash in glasgow which killed 10 people could have been prevented if the pilot had followed emergency procedures relating to low fuel warnings, an inquiry has found. December 8, 20 following on from our update on friday, harry fleming had now confirmed there will definitely be a collection at the gig for the victims of the clutha vaults. Pilot david traill along with crew members tony collins and kirsty nelis died when the aircraft crashed on to the roof of the clutha vaults. Helicopter pilot could have avoided clutha crash that killed.
Men drinking outside clutha pub in glasgow united kingdom glasgow, uk. It is now known that 8 people are now dead, 3 of the helicopter crew died along with 5 customers of the clutha. The tragedy claimed the lives of captain traill, 51, pc collins, 43, pc nelis, 36, and seven customers who were in the clutha vaults pub. After waiting nearly six years for a probe into the circumstances surrounding the crash that killed 10 people and left 31 injured, today saw the first day of a fatal accident inquiry fai. Clutha helicopter crash inquiry begins with a minutes. Clutha vaults the fai into the clutha tragedy got underway yesterday with the family of mark oprey. In november 20, 10 people lost their lives when a police helicopter crashed into the popular clutha vaults pub on the north bank of the river clyde, not far from mondays incident. More than 100 people were at the clutha vaults pub when the helicopter, returning to its base on the banks of the. Clutha bar reopens after helicopter crash uk news sky news.
On friday 29 november 20, a police helicopter circling over glasgow fell out of the sky and onto one of the citys oldest pubs, killing at least nine. The helicopter was operated under a uk caa issued police air operators certificate by bond air services for police scotland. Captain allan bryers told a fatal accident inquiry that fuel indication issues arose in the. The pilot, two crew members and seven customers in the clutha bar in glasgow. Taxi driver rammy outside glasgow nightclub sees four men. Clutha vaults respect for the glasgow emergency services shared a page. Tonight the clutha vaults pub will fall silent to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash five years on. As well as connolly, clutha was also a favoured haunt of scottish socialist tommy. Dec 01, 20 news uk home news four of the eight people killed in glasgow clutha vaults pub helicopter crash are named. A few minutes before the crash, the pilot had received air traffic control clearance to return to glasgow city heliport. Clutha crash pilot had five fuel warnings scotland the. In november 20, 10 people lost their lives when a police helicopter crashed into the popular clutha vaults pub on the north bank of the. Clutha vaults news, views, gossip, pictures, video daily.
Nov 29, 2016 mystery detour led to clutha tragedy and deaths of ten people. Eye witness to helicopter crash onto the clutha bar. The pilot, two crew members and seven customers in the clutha bar in glasgow were killed when the police scotland helicopter crashed on to. Operators of the police helicopter that crashed into the clutha vaults pub in glasgow has switched to a new computer system that avoids relying on.
Clutha pub helicopter deaths could have been prevented if. Inquiry into clutha pub helicopter crash set to open aol. This morning the hearing heard from peter wivell, a senior inspector of air accidents with the air accident investigation branch aaib. Pilot of clutha helicopter had never experienced low fuel warning. The clutha bar glasgow 2020 all you need to know before. The food, the ambience, the staff, the entertainment, all something to be happy and brag. Date announced for clutha helicopter crash inquiry bbc news. A fatal accident inquiry into the clutha helicopter crash in glasgow is to be held next year. Glasgow helicopter crash inquiry scapegoats pilot world.
Pilot david traill died on when the aircraft crashed on to the roof of the clutha vaults, glasgow. The hidden glasgow forums view topic helicopter crash. An investigation into the smash that killed ten people and injured more on. More than 100 people were at the clutha vaults pub when the helicopter, returning to its base on the banks of the river clyde, crashed through the roof. The pilot, two crew members and seven customers in the clutha bar in glasgow were. The hidden glasgow forums view topic helicopter crash on. Apr 08, 2019 the helicopter plunged into the roof of glasgows clutha vaults pub. Husband of clutha helicopter crash victim attacks findings of inquiry. Owner alan crossan closes the pub as a mark of respect to the 10 people who tragically died on november 29, 20. Rescue workers examine the wreckage of a police helicopter which crashed onto the roof of the clutha vaults pub in glasgow, scotland november 30, 20. Inquiry into clutha pub helicopter crash opens aol.
The food, the ambience, the staff, the entertainment, all something to be happy and brag about. Horrific footage captured by glasgow hunt sabs shows dogs trapped on barbed wire. Helicopter crashes through roof of glasgow bar metro. The timeline of a tragedy ten people died when a police scotland copter smashed through the roof of the clutha vaults on glasgows clydeside on november 29, 20. The air accidents investigation branch aaib was notified at 2259 hrs on 29 november 20 that a helicopter had crashed through the roof of the clutha vaults bar, in. An inquiry into the deaths of 10 people killed when a police helicopter crashed on the clutha pub in glasgow will take place nearly five years. Aug 10, 2018 a fatal accident inquiry into the horror helicopter crash at glasgows clutha bar has been set for april next year. Tonight the clutha vaults pub in glasgow will fall silent to commemorate those who died in a tragic helicopter crash five years ago. Glasgow police helicopter crash on friday 29 november a police scotland helicopter crashed into the roof of a busy pub in central glasgow. Glasgow boardsforums clutha vaults helicopter crash. Mystery detour led to clutha tragedy and deaths of ten people. Clutha pub helicopter deaths could have been prevented if pilot.
Police eurocopter falls into clutha bar roof on banks of clyde pictures paul vale the huffington post uk a police helicopter crashed into the roof of a pub in glasgow. Clutha vaults respect for the glasgow emergency services. The clutha vaults was the site of a horrific helicopter crash in. Glasgow helicopter crash inquiry scapegoats pilot world socialist. An eyewitness has described the final seconds before a helicopter plunged through the roof of glasgow s clutha bar. Glasgow police helicopter crash latest news updates. Glasgow clutha helicopter crash report published by aaib. Glasgow clutha helicopter crash fund opened the scotsman. Pilot david traill, two crew members and seven customers in the clutha bar in glasgow were killed when the aircraft crashed on to the roof of the building on november 29, 20. Just two drops of water in a fuel sensor on board the type of helicopter that crashed into the clutha bar could cause a faulty fuel reading, an inquiry has heard. Clyde was packed with 120 people, dancing to the driving bass and big brass sound of a ska band, esperanza. News uk home news four of the eight people killed in glasgow clutha vaults pub helicopter crash are named.
I would like to thank everyone who has left donations for the victims of the clutha helicopter crash. The air accidents investigation branch aaib was notified at 2259 hrs on 29november20 that a helicopter had crashed through the roof of the clutha vaults bar, in the centre of the city of. Rescue operation after helicopter hits clutha vaults bar during live gig. Glasgow in shock after bin lorry ploughs into pedestrians.
Diesel drivers warned over coronavirus car complication during lockdown. It you own a pub please help me in raising money to help the victims of the clutha vaults helicopter crash. Callers should only contact the casualty bureau number if they have concerns for relatives who may have been in the clutha vaults. Clutha vaults is a pub that another web site has used for nights out over the years i was in stockwell st this afternoon and the pub is behind a temporary barrier radio report just now confirms 1 fatality but they are, still looking for survivors our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 1 confirmed fatality bye for now norrie.
The clutha vaults pub bar in glasgow, scotland following the helicopter crash which killed ten people died in the accident. Anderson stratherns health and safety team represented one of the participants in the recent high profile fatal accident inquiry fai into the clutha vaults helicopter crash on 29 november 20 in glasgow. Jul 24, 2015 clutha bar reopens after helicopter crash the owner of the glasgow pub says he has mixed emotions about reopening after the 20 tragedy which killed 10 people. Oct 30, 2019 helicopter pilot could have avoided clutha crash that killed 10 if he had followed low fuel emergency rules, inquiry finds. A low fuel warning was modified out of the airbus ec5 class of helicopters around the time of the clutha vaults crash, it has been claimed. The wreckage of the police threetonne eurocopter being lifted from the clutha vaults in glasgow following the crash.
Popular glasgow pub destroyed in police helicopter crash was favourite of comedian billy connolly. Oct 23, 2015 it crashed onto the clutha vaults bar in glasgow, scotland on the night of saturday 29 november 20. Clutha helicopter model had issues after crash bbc news. Pilot of clutha helicopter had never experienced low fuel. The helicopter crashed through the roof of the clutha vaults on glasgow s stockwell street, where ska band esperanza were. It became an altogether different black friday when, at 22. Apr 09, 2019 the horrific crash in clyde, glasgow in november 20 saw another 31 injured. Police helicopter crashes through roof of clutha bar in glasgow. The crash that shook scotland 20 glasgow helicopter. A police helicopter crashed into the roof of one of glasgows oldest pubs the clutha, stockwell street.
The owner of the clutha bar has hit out at vandals who targeted two of his properties in recent attacks. A fatal accident inquiry into the horror helicopter crash at glasgow s clutha bar has been set for april next year. Clutha horror helicopter crash sees fatal accident inquiry. On my most recent visit, the two bands provided good entertainment. A tribute to the men and women of the glasgow emergency services in the aftermath of the clutha vaults pub and helicopter.
Spa image taken on the roof of the clutha vaults bar in glasgow on 1. Aircraft accident report aar 32015 gspao, 29 november. Glasgow helicopter crash inquiry scapegoats pilot by steve james 16 november 2019 on november 29, 20, a police helicopter crashed onto the roof of the clutha vaults bar in glasgow, scotland. The fatal accident inquiry into the clutha helicopter tragedy which claimed 10 lives opens today. The clutha vaults, a pub in glasgow, scotland, the site of a helicopter crash in 20 disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title clutha. Four of the eight people killed in glasgow clutha vaults. Claims that the pilot of the helicopter which ploughed into the clutha bar in glasgow, killing 10 people, was exonerated in a draft accident report of the incident have been comprehensively. Three crew members and seven people on a night out died when the eurocopter ec5, operated by bond on behalf of police scotland, plummeted onto the roof of the clutha vaults pub in glasgow on the. The clutha music bar was packed with people for a live. The clutha vaults, a pub in glasgow, scotland, the site of a helicopter crash in 20 this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title clutha. Clutha crash inquiry hears of helicopters final seconds bbc news.