A Bristow helicopter had to perform an emergency landing at Aberdeen Airport due to snowfall in the area and a yellow weather alert.
Emergency services arrived shortly after the helicopter touched down on the airport’s main runway. Reports indicate that the emergency landing was executed safely at around 8:30 am on Friday. It is also reported that the helicopter was towed away and that the incident did not disrupt regular airport activities.
A representative from Bristow stated: “Shortly after take-off, Bristow pilots received a cockpit warning.
As per protocol, the pilots safely landed the aircraft, all passengers and crew safely exited the aircraft, and the aircraft was towed to the Bristow hangar for further inspection.”
“The pilots, airport staff and emergency responders all followed well-established protocols that prioritize the safety of our passengers, which ensured everyone was returned to base without incident.”
Several Bristow flights have experienced delays from Aberdeen, affecting services operated by Repsol, Harbour Energy, and TAQA. Additionally, flights for Prax Upstream and Harbour have also been placed “on hold,” as reported on the offshore helicopter operator’s website.
