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| No mayday call from Glasgow Clutha bar crash helicopter | No mayday call from Glasgow Clutha bar crash helicopter |
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| No mayday call was made from the police helicopter that crashed into a busy Glasgow pub, killing nine people. | No mayday call was made from the police helicopter that crashed into a busy Glasgow pub, killing nine people. |
| Air accident investigators said the helicopter had made a "vertical descent" before it struck The Clutha at 22:25 on Friday. | Air accident investigators said the helicopter had made a "vertical descent" before it struck The Clutha at 22:25 on Friday. |
| Rescue teams have now removed the wreckage of the aircraft from the scene and a full search is under way. | Rescue teams have now removed the wreckage of the aircraft from the scene and a full search is under way. |
| The three helicopter crew died in the incident, along with six people inside the pub. Six victims have been named. | |
| Samuel McGhee, 56, of Glasgow, and 48-year-old Gary Arthur, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, had both been inside the pub. | Samuel McGhee, 56, of Glasgow, and 48-year-old Gary Arthur, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, had both been inside the pub. |
| The three dead helicopter crew were pilot David Traill, 51, and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. | The three dead helicopter crew were pilot David Traill, 51, and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. |
| Mark O'Prey has been named locally as another victim who had been inside the pub. | |
| Earlier, his family had expressed frustration at the amount of information they had been given about the recovery operation. | |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde medical director, Dr Jennifer Armstrong, said that 12 of the 32 people who were injured in the crash were still in hospital. | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde medical director, Dr Jennifer Armstrong, said that 12 of the 32 people who were injured in the crash were still in hospital. |
| David Miller, deputy chief inspector of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), revealed on Monday that the pilot had not made a mayday call before its vertical descent. | David Miller, deputy chief inspector of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), revealed on Monday that the pilot had not made a mayday call before its vertical descent. |
| He said: "I can confirm that the helicopter does not have a flight data recorder. However, it does have a significant number of modern electronic systems on board and it may be possible to recover recorded data from those systems. | He said: "I can confirm that the helicopter does not have a flight data recorder. However, it does have a significant number of modern electronic systems on board and it may be possible to recover recorded data from those systems. |
| "There were no emergency transmissions from the pilot before this accident." | "There were no emergency transmissions from the pilot before this accident." |
| Mr Miller said nothing detached from the craft in flight before the crash. | Mr Miller said nothing detached from the craft in flight before the crash. |
| The wreckage, which was removed on Monday morning, has been loaded on to a lorry and is being taken to the AAIB base in Farnborough, Hampshire. | The wreckage, which was removed on Monday morning, has been loaded on to a lorry and is being taken to the AAIB base in Farnborough, Hampshire. |
| Following the operation, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "Helicopter has now been safely removed which will allow our specialist urban search and rescue crews to continue search of building." | Following the operation, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "Helicopter has now been safely removed which will allow our specialist urban search and rescue crews to continue search of building." |
| A short time later two private ambulances, escorted by Police Scotland outriders, left the scene of the tragedy. | A short time later two private ambulances, escorted by Police Scotland outriders, left the scene of the tragedy. |
| Rescuers including firefighters, ambulance staff and police officers formed a guard of honour as the vehicles passed by. | Rescuers including firefighters, ambulance staff and police officers formed a guard of honour as the vehicles passed by. |
| Police Scotland Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick later said the body of the ninth person had been removed from the scene and taken to the city's Southern general Hospital for formal identification. | Police Scotland Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick later said the body of the ninth person had been removed from the scene and taken to the city's Southern general Hospital for formal identification. |
| She said that in due course the helicopter wreckage would arrive at the Air Accidents Investigation Branch's Farnborough facility "for detailed examination". | |
| She added: "This now enables us, working with colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to continue the search and recovery operation within the site, to satisfy ourselves that all the victims of Friday night's tragic incident have been recovered." | She added: "This now enables us, working with colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to continue the search and recovery operation within the site, to satisfy ourselves that all the victims of Friday night's tragic incident have been recovered." |
| Deputy Chief Constable Fitzpatrick said the operation continued to be "difficult and complex" and a "painstaking process" was "underway to search and also preserve the scene". | Deputy Chief Constable Fitzpatrick said the operation continued to be "difficult and complex" and a "painstaking process" was "underway to search and also preserve the scene". |
| She also acknowledged the strain this was placing on the families of people who are presumed to have died in the tragedy. | She also acknowledged the strain this was placing on the families of people who are presumed to have died in the tragedy. |
| Earlier, the father of Mark O'Prey told the BBC about his frustration over the amount of time the operation was taking. | |
| Ian O'Prey said: "I thought if they'd made a better attempt on the Saturday night, I thought they perhaps could have got them out a lot earlier than they did but I think they were more concerned about this helicopter." | Ian O'Prey said: "I thought if they'd made a better attempt on the Saturday night, I thought they perhaps could have got them out a lot earlier than they did but I think they were more concerned about this helicopter." |
| Referring to this and other families' concerns, Deputy Chief Constable Fitzpatrick said: "The uncertainty for the families of those who have died is at the front of our minds. | Referring to this and other families' concerns, Deputy Chief Constable Fitzpatrick said: "The uncertainty for the families of those who have died is at the front of our minds. |
| "It remains our absolute priority to give clarity to those affected as soon as we are able." | "It remains our absolute priority to give clarity to those affected as soon as we are able." |
| Scottish Fire and Rescue Service assistant chief officer David Goodhew said the construction of the Clutha had hampered the "extremely difficult and complex" recovery operation. | Scottish Fire and Rescue Service assistant chief officer David Goodhew said the construction of the Clutha had hampered the "extremely difficult and complex" recovery operation. |
| He said rescuers had to contend with large amounts of rubble inside the building, caused by the collapse of three roof structures and walls inside the pub. | He said rescuers had to contend with large amounts of rubble inside the building, caused by the collapse of three roof structures and walls inside the pub. |
| "We have recovered nine bodies so far," he added. | "We have recovered nine bodies so far," he added. |
| "They have been removed and we are now doing a further search. | "They have been removed and we are now doing a further search. |
| "It's anticipated that search will be concluded within the next few hours, just to ensure that there is nobody else in there at all." | "It's anticipated that search will be concluded within the next few hours, just to ensure that there is nobody else in there at all." |
| Eight of the people injured in the crash are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one patient is at the city's Western Infirmary. | Eight of the people injured in the crash are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one patient is at the city's Western Infirmary. |
| A further two patients have been transferred to the National Queen Elizabeth Spinal Injuries Unit at the Southern General Hospital, taking the total number of patients at that unit to three. | A further two patients have been transferred to the National Queen Elizabeth Spinal Injuries Unit at the Southern General Hospital, taking the total number of patients at that unit to three. |
| It has been confirmed that Police Scotland will continue to lead the investigation into the crash. | It has been confirmed that Police Scotland will continue to lead the investigation into the crash. |
| The Independent Police Investigations and Review Commissioner for Scotland said it has had discussions with the Crown Office and the police service and the situation would be kept under review. | The Independent Police Investigations and Review Commissioner for Scotland said it has had discussions with the Crown Office and the police service and the situation would be kept under review. |
| Officers conducting the investigation have asked for any footage of the incident to be emailed to: glasgowhelicopterincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk | Officers conducting the investigation have asked for any footage of the incident to be emailed to: glasgowhelicopterincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk |
| A separate investigation into the cause of the crash is being led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). | A separate investigation into the cause of the crash is being led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). |
| Its team is being assisted by experts from Eurocopter, which manufactured the EC135 T2 aircraft. | Its team is being assisted by experts from Eurocopter, which manufactured the EC135 T2 aircraft. |
| The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) confirmed that Police Scotland would continue to operate a helicopter in support of operations. | The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) confirmed that Police Scotland would continue to operate a helicopter in support of operations. |
| The aircraft which crashed was operated by Bond Helicopters and the SPA said the firm was contracted to continue supplying the service. | The aircraft which crashed was operated by Bond Helicopters and the SPA said the firm was contracted to continue supplying the service. |
| As tributes to the dead and injured continue to be made, Pope Francis said he was praying for the victims and their families. | As tributes to the dead and injured continue to be made, Pope Francis said he was praying for the victims and their families. |
| Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael and his Labour shadow, Margaret Curran, praised the response of emergency services during an address to the House of Commons. | Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael and his Labour shadow, Margaret Curran, praised the response of emergency services during an address to the House of Commons. |
| The pair, who both wore 'People make Glasgow' badges, said they stood in solidarity with the people of Glasgow. | The pair, who both wore 'People make Glasgow' badges, said they stood in solidarity with the people of Glasgow. |
| Ms Curran asked for reassurances about when any findings from the air accident investigation would be made public. | Ms Curran asked for reassurances about when any findings from the air accident investigation would be made public. |
| Mr Carmichael said an interim report into the causes of the crash would be published as soon as possible. | Mr Carmichael said an interim report into the causes of the crash would be published as soon as possible. |
| The commons speaker, John Bercow, confirmed that a book of condolence would be opened at Westminster. | The commons speaker, John Bercow, confirmed that a book of condolence would be opened at Westminster. |
| First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to make a statement on the crash to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. | First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to make a statement on the crash to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. |
| 'Financial plight' | 'Financial plight' |
| Within the city, efforts continue to help survivors and the bereaved. | Within the city, efforts continue to help survivors and the bereaved. |
| Glasgow City Council said its charitable funds would be made available to anyone in hardship as a result of the tragedy. | Glasgow City Council said its charitable funds would be made available to anyone in hardship as a result of the tragedy. |
| Council leader Gordon Matheson said: "Those who are already suffering physically and emotionally need time to recover and to grieve. | Council leader Gordon Matheson said: "Those who are already suffering physically and emotionally need time to recover and to grieve. |
| "Money will be very far from their thoughts, but Glasgow will not allow their suffering to be compounded by financial plight in their hour of need. | "Money will be very far from their thoughts, but Glasgow will not allow their suffering to be compounded by financial plight in their hour of need. |
| "We can and will help them in the days, weeks and months ahead - and we know many of our fellow Glaswegians will also want to lend their support." | "We can and will help them in the days, weeks and months ahead - and we know many of our fellow Glaswegians will also want to lend their support." |
| The actor Colin McCredie, best known for his role in TV drama Taggart, has also said he plans to organise a concert to raise money for victims and their families. | The actor Colin McCredie, best known for his role in TV drama Taggart, has also said he plans to organise a concert to raise money for victims and their families. |
| A book of condolence has also been opened at Glasgow City Chambers. | A book of condolence has also been opened at Glasgow City Chambers. |
| A BBC Scotland documentary, The Crash That Shook Scotland, will be broadcast on BBC One Scotland at 22:35 GMT on Monday. You can also watch the programme online. | A BBC Scotland documentary, The Crash That Shook Scotland, will be broadcast on BBC One Scotland at 22:35 GMT on Monday. You can also watch the programme online. |
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