Clutha FAI findings to be published
The findings of the FAI into the Clutha crash are due to be published today, seven months after the inquiry began.
Last updated 30th Oct 2019
Nearly six years after a police helicopter fell through the roof of a Glasgow pub, family and friends are anxiously waiting to find out whether or not it could have been prevented.
The findings of the FAI into the Clutha crash are due to be published today, seven months after the inquiry began.
The fatal accident inquiry started in April, took 17 weeks and heard 32 days of evidence from nearly 50 witnesses, including former colleagues of the pilot and the helicopter's operator, Babcock, formerly known as Bond Air Services.
10 people - including seven customers - were killed in the bar when the police chopper fell through its roof on the 29th November 2013.
Families of victims had expressed disappointment in the proceedings and dissatisfaction it had taken to long to be held.
Sheriff principal Craig Turnbull reassured them he would make his determinations as quickly as possible.
Helicopter pilot David Traill, PC's Tony Collins and Kirsty Nelis and customers Gary Arthur, Joe Cusker, Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, John McGarrigle, Samuel McGhee and Mark O'Pre lost their lives in the crash.
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