Sea World Helicopters CEO tells inquest crash could have been avoided if pilot looked right
The CEO of Sea World Helicopters testified at an inquest that a fatal 2023 mid-air collision could have been avoided if the pilot had looked to his right. The CEO suggested the pilot was distracted by passengers in the front row during the flight.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights critical safety and procedural failures in aviation operations that led to a tragic loss of life.
Four people died when a Sea World helicopter taking off collided with another that was landing from a joy flight near the popular Gold Coast theme park in 2023. ( AAP: Dave Hunt )
The article provides a factual account of testimony given during a legal inquest.
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