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Picking up the pieces after Glasgow’s helicopter disaster 

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http://theconversation.com/picking-up-the-pieces-after-glasgows-helicopter-disaster-21090

Following any aircraft accident, the first priority has to be the rescue of injured people and the recovery of those who may be deceased. Inevitably, this may mean evidence that could be used to investigate the accident may be damaged or destroyed. In the case of the police helicopter accident in Glasgow…

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   Matthew Greaves

   Head, Safety and Accident Investigation Centre at Cranfield University
   
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   Graham Braithwaite

   Head of Air Transport Department at Cranfield University
   

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Removing the debris is just the first step. Andrew Milligan/PA

Following any aircraft accident, the first priority has to be the rescue of injured people and the recovery of those who may be deceased. Inevitably, this may mean evidence that could be used to investigate the accident may be damaged or destroyed. In the case of the police helicopter accident in Glasgow, this will be a particular challenge.