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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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 *abioMan
over a year ago
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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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
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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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
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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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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
over a year ago
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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
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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
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 *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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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
over a year ago
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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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"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
over a year ago
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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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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
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"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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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 |
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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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"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
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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 *himanMan
over a year ago
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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 *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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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