New photos of Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson emerge as Michael Burbidge charged with perverting justice after crash

Incredible photos of Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson shine a new light on the late TV star amid the ongoing investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed his life. See the images here.

Intimate photos of Outback Wrangler star Chris “Willow” Wilson capture moving, gentle and happy moments in the life of the popular Territorian.

In one image, the avid fisherman is seen proudly holding a catch while smiling at the camera and in another, he hugs his wife Dani.

Mr Wilson died in a helicopter incident on February 28 and was remembered as “invincible” at an emotional funeral in March.

This week, a 44-year-old man was charged following an investigation into the helicopter crash in Arnhem Land.

Remote Helicopters Australia director and chief pilot Michael Burbidge, who appeared on season one of Outback Wranglers, was arrested by police on Wednesday, The Australian reported.

Mr Burbidge was one of four people who flew to the crash scene in the immediate aftermath.

A fellow Outback Wrangler cast member has been charged with perverting the course of justice following an investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson (pictured).

Mr Burbidge is charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, attempting to pervert the course of justice, destruction of evidence and providing false statement in a statutory declaration.

He was bailed to appear in the Darwin Local Court on October 19.

On February 28, the helicopter Mr Wilson was in crashed in a paperbark swamp along the King River.

Dani Wilson remembered her husband as “invincible” at his emotional funeral in March.

Chris Wilson was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in West Arnhem Land in February.

His body was found 40m from the wreckage of the Robinson R44 chopper.

His pilot Sebastian Robinson, 28, was critically injured in the crash.

Croc egg collector Chris Wilson was killed, while his pilot Sebastian Robinson was critically injured, in a helicopter crash on the King River, West Arnhem on February 28.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s preliminary report into the crash said Mr Wilson and Mr Robinson were part of a trio of helicopters collecting crocodile eggs in Arnhem Land.

Their helicopter was one of two of the choppers used to collect eggs, while the third helicopter was assigned to transporting the delicate cargo.

Sharon and Bob Wilson (L) along with local businessman Mick Burns bear away the casket of their son and mate, Chris Wilson. Picture: Glenn Campbell

After leaving Noonamah just after 7am the trio flew along the King River for 90 minutes.

Mr Wilson and Mr Robinson started collecting eggs near the first staging area and after 30 minutes the other crews headed off, 12km north east.

As an egg collector Mr Wilson was harnessed to a 30m long line, allowing him to be slung below the chopper and access the crocodile nests.

Following the incident, a top NT cop was hit with a string of charges over an alleged cover up of the crash.

Originally published as New photos of Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson emerge as Michael Burbidge charged with perverting justice after crash