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An investigation by the transport safety watchdog determined that the Robinson R44 VH-IDW, which was on a mission to collect crocodile eggs near the King River in February 2022, likely ran out of fuel while Wilson was in a sling line below the helicopter, causing the engine to stop.
The minister told ABC Radio in Perth this week that CASA “can’t be everywhere” in response to questions from host Nadia Mitsopoulos over whether the crash, which took the life of 12-year-old Amber Jess Millar (pictured), could have been prevented had CASA been more proactive.
Babcock pilot Shaun Willson discusses how operational decision-making between the medical team and aircrew during a complex medevac are critical when a patient’s life is at stake.
Australian Aviation reported two years ago how the same McDermott Aviation aircraft were taken to Europe on a larger Antonov An124 to tackle wildfires in the region.
The Batman Park site, owned by charter operator Microflite, would also include a hub for electric scooters, bikes, ferries, and hire boats, as well as a cafe.
As part of its ongoing investigation into January’s fatal Gold Coast helicopter crash, the ATSB issued a Safety Advisory Notice to aircraft lifejacket manufacturers and national aviation certification authorities recommending better guidance on how constant wear lifejackets should be fitted.
