Survivors Of 2013 Super Puma Disaster To Sue For Millions

Nine survivors of the 2013 Shetland Super Puma crash are to sue the operator for millions of pounds.

In August 2013, 18 people were on board when a super puma helicopter crashed into the North Sea on its approach to Sumburgh airport.

Four people, 46-year-old Duncan Munro, 57-year-old George Allison, 59-year-old Gary McCrossan and 45-year-old Sarah Darnley, were all killed in the disaster.

But nine of the passengers that survived, say that their lives have been "destroyed" by the crash.

Solicitors Digby Brown, who are representing the group, are making the claim against operator CHC for "physical, emotional and financial losses".

In a statement, CHC said they "deeply regret" the loss of life and that they had already paid out more than £500,000 in interim insurance payments to those affected by the crash. They also said it was in their "sincere desire" to resolve any outstanding claims.

The survivors seeking compensation suffered a range of injuries, including a fractured spine, and effects of swallowing aviation fuel.

CHC Helicopters will now have to indicate whether they intend to defend the claim.