This from Scotland Today news :
Helicopter ditches into North Sea.
A helicopter has ditched into the North sea off the mainland of Orkney.
It is believed the crash happened around 11.20am, at the Brough of Birsay, which is north west of Orkney. The cause is not yet clear.
A spokesman for Northern Lighthouse Board, which is responsible for Scottish lighthouses, said that the four-seater Bolkow 105 helicopter, which had been contracted from Bond Helicopters, had been carrying out work at the mainland lighthouse at the Brough of Birsay.
He did not know how many people were on board the helicopter or if any maintenance workers were on the helicopter.
A spokesman for Orkney Islands Council said he believed that two people had been aboard the aircraft, which had been involved in routine maintenance work at the lighthouse.
A coastguard helicopter from Stornoway and an RAF rescue helicopter from Lossiemouth have been scrambled to the scene. Lifeboats from Stromness and Kirkwall have been sent to the scene and Balfour Hospital has been informed and is on standby.
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update believed that of the 2 people on board the crewman managed to get to shore and called rescue services they are still trying to locate the pilot at this time. Hopes and prayers go out for the safe return. have a couple of friends who do the NLB.
Fingers crossed
Deeko01
