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Helicopter Collision: What Went Wrong | Australia News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
Four lives lost in a 2023 Sea World helicopter collision near the Gold Coast—when one chopper took off and another landed—prompted a fresh look at what went wrong. CEO Brett Newman claims the departing pilot, Ashley Jenkinson, was likely distracted by front-row passengers and failed to make a critical radio call before takeoff. Newman believes a simple glance to his right would have revealed the oncoming helicopter. He also revealed Jenkinson had a cocaine interest, though unknown to management, and stressed his zero-tolerance policy. The company, now Surfers Paradise Helicopters, has updated procedures. The inquest continues, focusing on preventing future tragedies. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4fa80299d7d4825e