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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hope everyone in the pub in Glasgow and the helicopter has got out in one piece.

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

heard that too hope its not as bad as it sounds

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

It sounds horrific. Hope everyone escapes with their lives.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Fingers crossed.

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

Horrible, I have just text friends up there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems to be a police helicopter. Just horrible

Doesn't look brilliant tbh.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

Ok calm down, there is no need to be aggressive. Check out the forum summary before you post please.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

ive not seen anything about this but hope they are all ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It looks quite serious,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of my school friends brothers are in there. Can't believe people are making sick jokes and haven't even confirmed that everyone is safe or even alive. ! Shocking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"ive not seen anything about this but hope they are all ok"

Helicopter crashed onto a pub roof in Glasgow

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

No fire so I wonder if they ran out of fuel. Scary though for all involved...seems it is a police helicopter.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"No fire so I wonder if they ran out of fuel. Scary though for all involved...seems it is a police helicopter."

that is what i was about to say... if the one small mercy from this, that it didn't catch alight and aviation fuel spread...

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By *heekychappy1121Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

All my thoughts go out to those involved back up in Glasgow. Hope it isn't as bad as it sounds! Horrible thing to happen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently 3 police killed onboard helicopter . What a tragedy

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Apparently 3 police killed onboard helicopter . What a tragedy "

2 cops + civilian pilot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Apparently 3 police killed onboard helicopter . What a tragedy

2 cops + civilian pilot."

Ah right .. tragic. Thoughts are with their families

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Theres been no confirmation of any fatalities as of yet

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By *uttyMan
over a year ago

Local to you maybe

All unconfirmed and story is only running on one news site

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Latest on clyde 1 is that 9 people are being treated in hospital

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

News/press conference to be held in glasgow sheriff court within the next hour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Helicopter fuel is much harder to ignite than your normal aircraft fuel. As long as it isn't under pressure you could chuck a match in it and the match would go out. However, hot gearbox, and hydraulic oil can be a real bitch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We've had a proper panic here , our son lives round the corner from this pub and you can see his block in the pictures on the news. We have had a right time of it. Loads of of unanswered calls and numerous texts.

Fortunately as soon as he came out of the pub he was in and realised what happened he phoned us to reasure us. All his mates parents had a panic as well.

And some ARSEHOLE thinks it's funny and makes light of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We've had a proper panic here , our son lives round the corner from this pub and you can see his block in the pictures on the news. We have had a right time of it. Loads of of unanswered calls and numerous texts.

Fortunately as soon as he came out of the pub he was in and realised what happened he phoned us to reasure us. All his mates parents had a panic as well.

And some ARSEHOLE thinks it's funny and makes light of it. "

Im glad you know your son is okay and well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We've had a proper panic here , our son lives round the corner from this pub and you can see his block in the pictures on the news. We have had a right time of it. Loads of of unanswered calls and numerous texts.

Fortunately as soon as he came out of the pub he was in and realised what happened he phoned us to reasure us. All his mates parents had a panic as well.

And some ARSEHOLE thinks it's funny and makes light of it. "

Glad your reassured.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We've had a proper panic here , our son lives round the corner from this pub and you can see his block in the pictures on the news. We have had a right time of it. Loads of of unanswered calls and numerous texts.

Fortunately as soon as he came out of the pub he was in and realised what happened he phoned us to reasure us. All his mates parents had a panic as well.

And some ARSEHOLE thinks it's funny and makes light of it.

Glad your reassured. "

Thank you and Mcsquishy. I hope everyone involved is ok. What a horrible accident.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People still trapped. Firefighters working to free them. Tragic, prayers for those who are suffering.

For all our friends over the boarder...hope your loved ones are safe and well xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bet they av nicked the wheels n radio if its in glasgow lol "

I wonder how your feeling today about the words you typed last night ?...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i have just woke up and heard the news my thoughts and prays are with the people of Glasgow and the affected families of anybody involved in this tragedy.

i also read the thread and to that individual i hope you have had time to reflect on your unwise and insensitive comment from last night.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A police Statement has confirmed 32 people have so far been taken to hospital...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BBC now reporting they have information suggesting that at least 3 people have sadly suffered fatal injuries

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No fatalities confirmed but 32 seriously injured. Lots people trapped still. Police helicopter 2 police and civilian pilot. No info yet as to why helicopter crashed. Busy pub with band playing 10.30pm. It's not part if town I go to and don't think anyone I know goes to but hope trapped are safely out soon. Thoughts with those effected.

Idiots who make sick jokes should be removed from site.

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By *at n michaelCouple
over a year ago

AYRSHIRE

so sad ............at least 6 died n 32 to hospital ..thoughts with families x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sad news as BBC have just announced at least three people are thought to been killed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"so sad ............at least 6 died n 32 to hospital ..thoughts with families x"

Is that a random statistic as police havnt said if any fatalities

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By *at n michaelCouple
over a year ago

AYRSHIRE

on sky from reporter ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"so sad ............at least 6 died n 32 to hospital ..thoughts with families x

Is that a random statistic as police havnt said if any fatalities"

the problem is that BBC are saying one figure and SKY are saying another i think its best left alone.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

very sad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

so sad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad, thoughts with all those involved

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"so sad ............at least 6 died n 32 to hospital ..thoughts with families x

Is that a random statistic as police havnt said if any fatalities

the problem is that BBC are saying one figure and SKY are saying another i think its best left alone. "

Don't think anyone actually knows unless someone they know directly eg relative was there and hurt or worse. Just watched a video of fire officer being inter_iewed although he was giving no info the reporter was terrible kept asking same question and pushing him to answer something he doesn't know if is true just so reporter got a story

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

As usual the threads get taken over by people arguing over a stupid remark rather than discuss what is actually happening.

I really don't know what is worse.

Why not get back to what the thread is about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome……

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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Listening to an eye witness she said there was no noise, just the ceiling moving slowly and then caving in so it doesn't sound like it crashed but could have landed on the roof and then the roof caved in.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome…… "

From reports, it would seem it was attempting to return to the police/ air ambulance heliport. The lack of explosion or fire might indicate a lack of fuel.

There's a park, Glasgow Green about 200 yards east of the crash site. Wide open space.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

so sad

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I saw a former neighbour of mine on the news talking about the shock and devastation there.

Right now the only thing that matters is getting people out, treated and letting loved ones know if they are alive or not.

The speculation about what happened will go on, it is human curiosity, but let us not lose sight of the people involved and affected.

My thoughts are with them.

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

so sad for all those affected, thoughts go to them. What a horrible tragedy. Life is precious

Ruby x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome……

From reports, it would seem it was attempting to return to the police/ air ambulance heliport. The lack of explosion or fire might indicate a lack of fuel.

There's a park, Glasgow Green about 200 yards east of the crash site. Wide open space."

Agonisingly close....

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo


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The speculation about what happened will go on, it is human curiosity, but let us not lose sight of the people involved and affected.

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I am sure no one would while discussing what could have possibly happened, in fact right now there is a news conference discussing it while expressing their condolences

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By *homCrownMan
over a year ago

West Fife


"Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome……

From reports, it would seem it was attempting to return to the police/ air ambulance heliport. The lack of explosion or fire might indicate a lack of fuel.

There's a park, Glasgow Green about 200 yards east of the crash site. Wide open space."

Do not read lack of fuel as running out of fuel, all pilots work within clear margins of safety on fuel levels and have a return to base fuel level that is well above empty.

Speculation is a dangerous thing and we should concentrate our thoughts towards those involved and affected and leave the reasons why the aircraft came down to the subsequent investigation.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"

Speculation is a dangerous thing and we should concentrate our thoughts towards those involved and affected and leave the reasons why the aircraft came down to the subsequent investigation."

I am sure an investigation won't be interested in anyone discussing what could have happened on this site or find that dangerous

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Thoughts go out to all involved in this incident..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son was in a student pub in the city centre. Everyone in there was getting texts and calls from concerned parents.

What an awful accident.

The police are praising the general public for all helping to get people out. They said some showed extraordinary courage going into the pub to help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My son was in a student pub in the city centre. Everyone in there was getting texts and calls from concerned parents.

What an awful accident.

The police are praising the general public for all helping to get people out. They said some showed extraordinary courage going into the pub to help. "

To be honest listening to all reports of people helping And showing compassion doing whatever thry could even going back into the building to help doesn't surprise me. Typical glasgow attitude that when something terrible like this we do what we can to help each other. Proud to be Glaswegian

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thoughts and prayers to all those who involved in this awful tragedy and massive praise to all those that helped

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By *homCrownMan
over a year ago

West Fife

Speculation is a dangerous thing and we should concentrate our thoughts towards those involved and affected and leave the reasons why the aircraft came down to the subsequent investigation.


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I am sure an investigation won't be interested in anyone discussing what could have happened on this site or find that dangerous "

I didn't suggest they would. What it can lead to is rumour and no one needs that right now. One Fab member has already suffered a tragic loss in this incident and all our thoughts will be with them...

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"

Speculation is a dangerous thing and we should concentrate our thoughts towards those involved and affected and leave the reasons why the aircraft came down to the subsequent investigation.

I am sure an investigation won't be interested in anyone discussing what could have happened on this site or find that dangerous "

Certainly not the idle thoughts of someone as stupid as me.

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh


"

One Fab member has already suffered a tragic loss in this incident and all our thoughts will be with them... "

So sorry to read this, thoughts are most certainly with them, it's such a tragedy x

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh


"My son was in a student pub in the city centre. Everyone in there was getting texts and calls from concerned parents.

What an awful accident.

The police are praising the general public for all helping to get people out. They said some showed extraordinary courage going into the pub to help.

To be honest listening to all reports of people helping And showing compassion doing whatever thry could even going back into the building to help doesn't surprise me. Typical glasgow attitude that when something terrible like this we do what we can to help each other. Proud to be Glaswegian "

From an Edinburger, terrible tragedy and the people who went to help cannot be praised highly enough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sick comments being made bout this i have seen in posts family member is still lost in the mess

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By *himanMan
over a year ago

chichester

My sincere apologies for my comments last nite im an idiot !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

One Fab member has already suffered a tragic loss in this incident and all our thoughts will be with them...

So sorry to read this, thoughts are most certainly with them, it's such a tragedy x"

How awful my thoughts and prayers are with their family x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My sincere apologies for my comments last nite im an idiot !!"

Kudos for apologising

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By *himanMan
over a year ago

chichester


"

One Fab member has already suffered a tragic loss in this incident and all our thoughts will be with them...

So sorry to read this, thoughts are most certainly with them, it's such a tragedy x

How awful my thoughts and prayers are with their family x"
here here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My sincere apologies for my comments last nite im an idiot !!"

Well played mate.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

So sad.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome……

From reports, it would seem it was attempting to return to the police/ air ambulance heliport. The lack of explosion or fire might indicate a lack of fuel.

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wrong a tank a vapor is more volatile than a tank of fuel its the vapor that ignites not the liquid . thats why you never see a petrol tanker running road without its hazard diamonds its a hazard full or empty

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome……

From reports, it would seem it was attempting to return to the police/ air ambulance heliport. The lack of explosion or fire might indicate a lack of fuel.

wrong a tank a vapor is more volatile than a tank of fuel its the vapor that ignites not the liquid . thats why you never see a petrol tanker running road without its hazard diamonds its a hazard full or empty "

Perhaps my suggestion re lack of fuel wasn't so far off after all.

From Reuters a few minutes ago.

"(Reuters) - Eurocopter issued a safety alert to operators of its EC135 helicopters on Monday after aircraft from the same fleet as one that crashed into a Scottish pub last month killing 10 people and some in Europe were found with a fuel gauge defect.

UK-based air services company Bond Aviation grounded its fleet of 38 EC135s on December 11, after an air ambulance, one of its 22 aircraft leased in Britain, was found to have a fuel indicator problem. Tests found others also had the same fault."

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By *homCrownMan
over a year ago

West Fife

95 litres were removed from the tanks which was more than enough for its remaining air time... apparently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought that one of the preflight procedures was to dip the tanks manually???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This aint the first police chopper to crash but what iv heard there was no may day call so why wasnt there time to make a distress call low flying is risky and normaly 3 people on board not good it make me think should the police be allowed to use them we have them fly real low over where i live wake me up most nites and now i wonder how safe the public are

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Over the years I’ve taken many 100’s if not thousands of flights in helicopters and I’m sure the pilot would have tried everything possible to avoid this dreadful outcome……

From reports, it would seem it was attempting to return to the police/ air ambulance heliport. The lack of explosion or fire might indicate a lack of fuel.

wrong a tank a vapor is more volatile than a tank of fuel its the vapor that ignites not the liquid . thats why you never see a petrol tanker running road without its hazard diamonds its a hazard full or empty

Perhaps my suggestion re lack of fuel wasn't so far off after all.

From Reuters a few minutes ago.

"(Reuters) - Eurocopter issued a safety alert to operators of its EC135 helicopters on Monday after aircraft from the same fleet as one that crashed into a Scottish pub last month killing 10 people and some in Europe were found with a fuel gauge defect.

UK-based air services company Bond Aviation grounded its fleet of 38 EC135s on December 11, after an air ambulance, one of its 22 aircraft leased in Britain, was found to have a fuel indicator problem. Tests found others also had the same fault.""

"Double engine failure due to fuel problems"

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