THE owner of the Clutha bar where a helicopter crashed killing 10 people almost five years ago has said he is still waiting for compensation.

Alan Crossan confirmed he will sue Babcock, the company that owns the helicopter operator, for £350,000 in lost earnings while his landmark Glasgow pub was closed.

Mr Crossan said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.

Seven people in the pub and three people onboard the aircraft died when a police helicopter crashed through the roof of the bar on Friday, November 29 2013.

The helicopter was operated by Bond Air Services, which is now owned by Babcock.

Alan was given an initial six-figure payout for refurbishing his damaged pub but almost five years later he said he was still trying to get compensation for revenue and profits lost while the pub was closed for 20 months.

A fatal accident inquiry into the Clutha crash will formally begin at Hampden Park on April 8 next year.

A report published in 2015 by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the pilot, Captain David Traill, did not follow emergency protocol and flew on despite low fuel warnings.

It said fuel transfer pumps were turned off and a controlled landing was not achieved for “unknown reasons”.

After the crash, Bond Air Services said Capt Traill was one of their most experienced pilots and described him as “the epitome of the consummate professional”.

Those killed in the tragedy were David Traill, PC Kirsty Nelis, PC Tony Collins, Gary Arthur, Samuel McGhee Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, Mark O’Prey, John McGarrigle and Joe Cusker.

Babcock said it would not comment on individual cases.