The pilot of a Sea World Helicopters Airbus EC130 B4 was returning to the company heliport after a scenic flight in coastal Australia when the helicopter collided with another EC130 B4 that had just departed.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
The fatal midair collision of two helicopters on Australia’s Gold Coast followed operational changes that affected aircraft separation, the ATSB says.
by Linda Werfelman | April 16, 2025
The pilot of a Sea World Helicopters Airbus EC130 B4 was returning to the company heliport after a scenic flight in coastal Australia when the helicopter collided with another EC130 B4 that had just departed.
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