The pilots of an offshore helicopter forced to ditch in the North sea have begun court proceedings against the aircraft's manufacturer.

Timothy Cousins and David Pountain were at the controls of the Super Puma when it was forced down in May 2012.

The two men, along with passenger Patrick Clint, lodged their action against Airbus Helicopters at the court of session.

All 14 passengers and crew members on a Super Puma helicopter were rescued after it ditched about 30 miles (48km) off the coast of Aberdeen in 2012. It was on a scheduled flight from Aberdeen Airport to a platform in the North Sea.

A probe into the incident found that there were problems with the helicopter's main rotor gear box and oil pressure.

A spokesperson from Digby Brown Solicitors, which is representing the men, said: "We confirm that we have raised court actions in the Court of Session on behalf of Timothy Cousins, David Pountain and Patrick Clint.

"The actions have been raised against Airbus Helicopters in connection with the accident involving the Super Puma helicopter which ditched in the North Sea off Aberdeen on May 10, 2012."

Source: news.stv.tv

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