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Clutha inquiry says crash was 'caused by pilot's failure' Clutha helicopter crash: Inquiry says pilot 'took a chance'
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The findings of a fatal accident inquiry into the Clutha helicopter crash have been published. An inquiry into the Clutha helicopter crash has found that the pilot "took a chance" and ignored low fuel warnings.
Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull said the accident was caused by the pilot's failure to ensure that at least one of the fuel transfer pump switches was on. Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull said the crash happened because Captain David Traill had ignored the five warnings he received during the flight.
He also said David Traill did not follow the correct procedures in dealing with a low fuel warnings. He said that was a "conscious decision" which had "fatal consequences".
Ten people died when a police aircraft crashed into the roof of the busy Glasgow bar on 29 November 2013.Ten people died when a police aircraft crashed into the roof of the busy Glasgow bar on 29 November 2013.
The tragedy claimed the lives of the 51-year-old pilot, his two crew members and seven customers in the pub.
The other victims were PC Tony Collins, 43; PC Kirsty Nelis, 36, and customers Gary Arthur, 48; Joe Cusker, 59; Colin Gibson, 33; Robert Jenkins, 61; John McGarrigle, 58; Samuel McGhee, 56; and Mark O'Prey, 44. Another 31 people were injured.
Eyewitnesses told the fatal accident inquiry that they heard a "spluttering noise" shortly before the crash, similar to the sound of a car stalling.
Others recalled seeing the aircraft fall through the sky.
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