18 killed in Siberian oil worker copter crash
A Russian helicopter carrying oil workers has crashed shortly after take-off in Siberia, killing all 18 people on board.
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Copter crash footage an eerie reminder of North Sea accidents
Footage has emerged of a recent fatal helicopter crash in an eerie reminder of deadly incidents in the North Sea.
Norway copter crash report due today
Norwegian investigators will publish their final report into a fatal offshore helicopter crash today.
North Sea helicopter safety study recognised with top award
A ground-breaking study to ensure North Sea workers could escape from helicopter windows has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Updated: Copter narrowly avoided North Sea ditching, report says
Human error played a part in a North Sea helicopter crash-landing on a rig in 2016, a new report said.
Passenger figures are up again, despite snow
Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) passenger numbers continued to rise in February despite weather disruption.
North Sea copters flying despite ‘Beast from the East’
North Sea helicopters are flying today despite freezing temperatures and snowfall hitting the north-east of Scotland. Operators are flying from Aberdeen at the moment, though many of the services are subject to delays. Flights to and from Sumburgh have resumed — the airport on Shetland had been closed until 9am due to snow.
US crane copter installs composite poles for north-east wind farm
A specialist helicopter from the US has been used to install 140 poles which will hook up the Dorenell wind farm to a substation near Keith.
Lifeboat called out after S92 helicopter landing gear malfunction
A lifeboat was called to the aid of a Sikorsky 92 helicopter on Monday afternoon due to a fault with its landing gear, RNLI has revealed.
Updated: Call for inquiry into 2013 Shetland helicopter crash
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into a helicopter crash that claimed four lives in 2013 should be held "without any further delay", an MSP has said.
Transport minister undecided on support for North Sea copters public inquiry
Scotland’s transport minister has yet to decide whether to support calls for an independent public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
North Sea copter flights cancelled amid wind and snow
Offshore helicopter flights are cancelled today as strong winds and snow buffet the north-east.
Storm Caroline causes North Sea flight disruption
North Sea helicopter flights have been disrupted by the arrival of Storm Caroline.
Copter returns to service following claims door ‘opened’ during flight
A helicopter has been given a clean bill of health following claims that one of its doors opened mid-flight.
Russian helicopter with eight on board crashes off Arctic archipelago
A Russian helicopter with eight people on board has fallen into the sea off Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago that belongs to Norway, rescue officials said.
MSP calls for parliamentary debate on North Sea copter safety
An MSP yesterday called for a parliamentary debate on helicopter safety ahead of any move to return Super Pumas to action in the North Sea.
Mother attacks long delays to answers over fatal helicopter crash
The mother of a Moray oil worker killed in an offshore helicopter crash has revealed she fears she will die before she gets answers about her daughter’s death.
North Sea chopper landed on wrong platform
A North Sea helicopter landed on the wrong offshore platform after one of the crew punched in the wrong code during flight planning, it has emerged.
North Sea copter pilot shares story of illness
A helicopter pilot who had to give up flying due to a devastating disease has shared his story to help raise awareness of the condition.
Copter first aider to receive medal
A first aid volunteer, who provided support to family, friends and colleagues of oil workers who died in a North Sea helicopter crash, has been recognised for her years of service.
Pilot ditched AW139 after oil temperature warning
An AgustaWestland helicopter was ditched in the Arabian Gulf after engine oil temperatures soared to dangerously high levels.
EASA issues directive for Bergen crash helicopter model
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued an airworthiness directive for the Airbus A350 model helicopter – the same model that was involved in a crash in Bergen last week.
VIDEO: Helicopter crash involving three Brits was caused by fuel cover tangling in blades, AIBN reveal
A horror helicopter crash involving three Britons off Norway was caused by a loose tarpaulin getting tangled in the blades, it has emerged.
Man in critical condition, two more injured after Shetland helicopter crashes off Bergen
One person has been seriously hurt and two more injured after a helicopter from Shetland crashed off the Norwegian coast.
Investigators still searching for root cause of North Sea copter crash
Witnesses of a fatal North Sea helicopter crash saw an “explosion in the sky” as the aircraft’s main rotor detached, a new report said.