What we know so far about Sea World helicopter crash on the Gold Coast
ABCSpecialist investigators are examining the wreckage of two helicopters that collided in mid-air on the Gold Coast to determine how the tragedy that killed four people unfolded. The two aircraft, operated by Sea World Helicopters, were conducting joy flights over the Broadwater near the theme park on the New Year's Day public holiday when they crashed into each other. Loading What caused the two helicopters to collide mid-air is still to be determined but ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell said the crash occurred below 150 metres in the air about 2pm on Monday. Sea World Helicopters pilot Ashley Jenkinson, New South Wales woman Vanessa Tadros and UK couple Diane and Ron Hughes were killed in the mid-air collision on Monday afternoon. "We know it's a busy time of year, we know helicopters are in and out of that Sea World helipad constantly throughout the day so we'll certainly be looking at multiple lines of inquiry here around the procedures that were in place and potentially what has helped contribute to such a tragic outcome today."
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