'Like a stalled car': Witnesses describe deadly Clutha bar chopper crash

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A minute's silence is held at the inquiry and personal statements read out to pay tribute to the victims.

The helicopter crashed onto the roof of the pubBrian Stewart, 50, was on Dyer's Lane when his attention was drawn to the helicopter.

"As I looked up above the buildings of the Briggait I saw the helicopter come down passing the church." Pub customers Mark O'Prey, Gary Arthur, John McGarrigle, Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, Samuel McGhee and Joe Cusker died, while pilot David Traill and crew members Tony Collins and Kirsty Nelis were also killed in the crash.Kerry McGhee described her father Samuel as a hard worker who was"very sociable" with"many friends".

The FAI's remit is to determine the cause of the deaths, establish whether they could have been prevented and enable the sheriff to make recommendations that could prevent future deaths in similar circumstances.

 

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