# Helicopter Crash and Cocaine Claims | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-07-13T08:48:06+00:00
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In a chilling inquest into a deadly Sea World helicopter crash, CEO Brett Newman blamed pilot Ash Jenkinson—killed in the crash—for allegedly using cocaine, claiming it violated company policy and caused the disaster. The crash claimed three lives, including a British couple and a Sydney mother. Newman defended the company’s strict safety protocols, calling them superior to airlines, and suggested Jenkinson may have been distracted by VIP passengers. But victims’ families’ lawyers questioned the company’s risk assessments. The inquest, set to conclude July 24, continues to scrutinize Surfers Paradise Helicopters as it faces mounting pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f00ec977c0c1a65f

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