Four Die in CHC Super Puma Accident in North Sea

"A CHC Helicopter [Eurocopter] Super Puma [AS332] L2 aircraft landed in the water Friday, August 23, about two nautical miles west of Sumburgh, on Shetland Island in the U.K." CHC Helicopter said in a statement issued yesterday. "The helicopter had traveled from Aberdeen to two North Sea oil-and-gas rigs before returning to Sumburgh. The aircraft was on approach to Sumburgh Airport at about 6:30 p.m. local time when contact was lost with air traffic control. Sixteen passengers and two crew members were on board. Authorities have confirmed four people perished in the accident. The thoughts and prayers of all CHC people are with victims of the incident and their loved ones.