[fingers]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I remember thinking that one police helicopter for the whole of Scotland sounded wrong.

It covers the highest population density, in and around Glasgow.

[Ammi]

...9 deaths now...you just can't imagine how their families/friends are feeling right now...

[Nemo123]

Something disturbing I just listened to on ITV.

The helicopter's servicing was privately contracted, because it was leased from a private company. Makes you wonder if safety is compromised because of competitive tendering and meeting austerity targets.

[arista]

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/h...ner.1386854784


[Clutha crash helicopter model
grounded after fault on another flight
Thursday 12 December 2013

The model of helicopter that
crashed into the roof of the
Clutha Vaults pub in Glasgow,
killing nine people, has been
grounded by operators after
a defect was discovered
on a separate recent flight.]