Across Scotland this Sunday, those killed in Friday’s freak helicopter crash at a packed pub in Glasgow city centre are being remembered.<br /><br /> As recovery efforts continue, flags are flying at half mast on government buildings and prayers are being said in church.<br /><br /> The safety record of the Eurocopter<br />EC135 T2 will be one aspect of an investigation to find out why the twin-engine Scottish Police aircraft fell from the sky “like a stone”. <br /><br /> Confirmed victim Gary Arthur, 48, and at least four others in the pub died as did two officers and a civilian pilot in the helicopter.<br /><br /> Some 24 hours on, locals gathered at the Clutha Pub were still in shock.<br /><br /> “I go there with friends on a sort of regular basis for, you know, a few beers and a live music venue,” said one local resident. “So, I was actually at home last night and a friend of mine had sent me a text to say: ‘Oh, by the way, there’s a helicopter crashed into The Clutha and I texted him back and said: “Oh, you’re having a joke.’”<br /><br /> “Really shocked,” said a woman. “Nothing like this has ever happened this close to home. And then you just think about the people going out for a Friday night out and not coming back.”<br /><br /> A priority now is removing the helicopter to see whether anyone remains trapped under the wreckage and caring for the 14 people seriously injured in the crash.
