Helicopter lands safely

A FULL emergency was declared at Sumburgh airport on Monday morning after an incoming S92 helicopter, operated by CHC and with two crew on board, reported a technical fault.

Emergency services including fire and rescue as well as the Lerwick lifeboat were alerted.

A spokesman for Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (HIAL) said the helicopter landed safely at 9.20am.

A spokesman for CHC helicopter said: “An aircraft travelling from Aberdeen to Sumburgh requested priority landing this morning at Sumburgh, after the crew noted a technical fault warning light.

“The aircraft will now be thoroughly inspected by our engineers before returning to service. There were no passengers on board.”