§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will investigate the circumstances in which a Sikorsky 61 helicopter made an emergency landing at Longside airport on Friday 15 June; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellOn 15 June a twin-engine helicopter, type Sikorsky S61, on route from Aberdeen to an offshore oil installation, experienced adverse engine indications which prompted the pilot to shutdown one engine as a precaution. In accordance with established practice he then diverted to the nearest aerodrome, which was Longside, Peterhead, where it landed safely and without incident.
Under the mandatory reporting procedures the occurrence has been notified to the Civil Aviation Authority, which will study the circumstances of the engine shutdown to establish whether any remedial action needs to be taken.