David Traill

Died

29 November 2013

Age

Rank

Captain

Force

Police Service of Scotland

Cause

Helicopter

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Killed alongside two colleagues when the Police Scotland helicopter crashed on to the roof of the Clutha Bar in Glasgow.

Roll of Honour Citation

Killed alongside two colleagues when the Police Scotland helicopter crashed on to the roof of the Clutha Bar in Glasgow.

Circumstances

On the evening of Friday 29th November 2013 the Police Scotland helicopter, call sign SP99, crashed into the roof of the Clutha Vault pub in Glasgow city centre close to the Clyde. The crew were fatally injured as were members of the public within the premises.

Killed alongside his colleagues, PC Tony Collins and PC Kirsty Nelis, when the Police Scotland helicopter, call sign SP99, crashed on to the roof of the Clutha Bar in Glasgow city centre, close to the River Clyde. Seven civilians were also killed.