# Cocaine, Checks, and the Helicopter Crash | Brisbane News

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Published: 2026-07-20T05:09:40+00:00
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## Resource

Four lives lost in a Sea World helicopter crash in January 2023, including pilot Ashley Jenkinson, whose system tested positive for cocaine metabolites days before the accident. While pilots are routinely breath-tested for alcohol, there’s no mandated schedule for drug testing — a regulatory loophole that’s now under scrutiny. CASA expects safety-sensitive operators to have robust drug and alcohol plans, but doesn’t dictate testing frequency beyond triggers like random checks or incidents. The inquest is now examining pilot impairment, visibility, company safety systems, and CASA’s oversight to prevent future tragedies. 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/b320747ae6f9a096

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