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| Glasgow helicopter crash: Payments to Clutha victims | Glasgow helicopter crash: Payments to Clutha victims |
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| The company that operated the police helicopter which crashed into a Glasgow pub killing 10 people has begun making payments to victims and their families. | The company that operated the police helicopter which crashed into a Glasgow pub killing 10 people has begun making payments to victims and their families. |
| Solicitors representing Bond Air Services have accepted the firm is liable for the losses suffered by those killed or injured in the Clutha bar. | |
| The interim payments are intended to cover loss of salary while full compensation is agreed. | The interim payments are intended to cover loss of salary while full compensation is agreed. |
| It is not yet known what caused the crash on 29 November. | It is not yet known what caused the crash on 29 November. |
| News that payments were being made was confirmed by Thompsons Solicitors which is representing more than 50 victims. | News that payments were being made was confirmed by Thompsons Solicitors which is representing more than 50 victims. |
| It has lodged claims under section 76 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982. | It has lodged claims under section 76 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982. |
| 'Significant milestone' | 'Significant milestone' |
| This states that where material loss or damage is caused to any person or property on land, by an aircraft while in flight, the owners of that aircraft are strictly liable. | This states that where material loss or damage is caused to any person or property on land, by an aircraft while in flight, the owners of that aircraft are strictly liable. |
| Thompsons said the solicitors representing Bond Air Services had accept the firm was governed by section 76 of the Act "and as a result they are liable for the losses suffered by those killed or injured in the Clutha bar". | Thompsons said the solicitors representing Bond Air Services had accept the firm was governed by section 76 of the Act "and as a result they are liable for the losses suffered by those killed or injured in the Clutha bar". |
| Hannah Bennett, a lawyer with Thompson's Clutha legal team, said: "The commencement of interim payments from Bond Helicopters to Clutha victims is a very significant milestone and is welcomed. | Hannah Bennett, a lawyer with Thompson's Clutha legal team, said: "The commencement of interim payments from Bond Helicopters to Clutha victims is a very significant milestone and is welcomed. |
| "Many of our clients are suffering from ongoing physical and psychological symptoms as a result of their involvement in this tragic and life changing event." | "Many of our clients are suffering from ongoing physical and psychological symptoms as a result of their involvement in this tragic and life changing event." |
| 'Financial concerns' | 'Financial concerns' |
| She added: "The last thing our clients need right now is concern over financial issues. Securing the payment of interim compensation from Bond will help address these financial concerns while we work towards securing our clients a full award of compensation." | She added: "The last thing our clients need right now is concern over financial issues. Securing the payment of interim compensation from Bond will help address these financial concerns while we work towards securing our clients a full award of compensation." |
| More than 100 people were inside the Clutha bar when the Police Scotland helicopter crashed on to the roof at about 22:25 on 29 November. | More than 100 people were inside the Clutha bar when the Police Scotland helicopter crashed on to the roof at about 22:25 on 29 November. |
| More than 30 others were taken to hospitals across Glasgow. | More than 30 others were taken to hospitals across Glasgow. |
| The helicopter crew of pilot David Traill, Pc Tony Collins and Pc Kirsty Nelis died in the crash, as well as seven customers in the pub. | The helicopter crew of pilot David Traill, Pc Tony Collins and Pc Kirsty Nelis died in the crash, as well as seven customers in the pub. |
| They were John McGarrigle, Mark O'Prey, Gary Arthur, Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, Samuel McGhee and Joe Cusker. | They were John McGarrigle, Mark O'Prey, Gary Arthur, Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, Samuel McGhee and Joe Cusker. |
| It has not yet been established what caused the crash, although air accident investigators have said initial evidence ruled out major engine or gearbox failure. | It has not yet been established what caused the crash, although air accident investigators have said initial evidence ruled out major engine or gearbox failure. |
| Their initial report also said the helicopter pilot made no mayday call and that no black box data recorder was on board. | Their initial report also said the helicopter pilot made no mayday call and that no black box data recorder was on board. |