‘People must be held liable’: Widower’s hope in chopper inquest
The husband and father of two Sea World Helicopters crash victims hopes an inquest will uncover who should be held liable.
Sea World Chopper Disaster
Holiday joy to helicopter tragedy: Perfect storm that led to Sea World crash
Four lives were lost and dozens more changed forever when two helicopters collided over the Gold Coast Broadwater as Jeremy Pierce and Greg Stolz report
Sea World Helicopters crash inquest to probe safety systems, training
An inquest into the Sea World Helicopters disaster on the Gold Coast has been set down, with the Coroner to probe issues including whether safety management systems were “adequate and appropriate”.
Her dad and stepmum perished before her eyes – now she’s suing
The daughter of a man who died in the Sea World Helicopters collision with her new wife has told of her anguish in a court claim for damages.
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The dreadful price we must ask of families grieving after tragic events
They might be difficult for grieving families, but inquiries into tragic events are needed for the broader benefit of society, writes the editor.
Faulty radio, new choppers, pilot’s cap: Factors in deadly Sea World Helicopters crash
Faulty radio equipment, flawed safety systems and a raft of other issues contributed to the tragic Sea World Helicopters disaster which left four people dead, a safety investigation has found.
‘A lot to process’: Collision victim’s daughter on heartbreaking report
The daughter of a UK tourist, who died in the 2023 Sea World Helicopters crash alongside his wife says the final report into the tragedy is a difficult read. HER WORDS
Chopper tragedy: Everything we know about horror day
An investigation into the Sea World helicopter disaster in April 2025 revealed some of the failings which led to the tragedy. This is everything we know about the timeline of events, victims and investigations.
Heart-stopping untold story of escape from Sea World chopper disaster
A year after the Sea World chopper disaster, a survivor recounts the horrifying ordeal that transfixed a nation.
Gold Coast holiday of a lifetime turns to ‘hole that can’t be filled’
The children of Diane Hughes have revealed the depths of their anguish at losing their mum on what was supposed to be a Gold Coast getaway.
‘Insane’: Chopper crash survivor reacts to pilot drugs bombshell
A survivor of the Sea World Helicopters crash has expressed shock at the revelation her pilot had cocaine in his system.
‘Never meant to fly that day’: Fatal flight guilt haunts family
The daughter Ron Hughes, who died with his wife in the Sea World Helicopters collision, reveals how they came to be on board. “So many things from that day that were so strange.”
Sea World crash report reveals bombshell drug find
The family of the helicopter pilot killed in the Sea World crash disaster have responded after a new report revealed he had traces of cocaine in his system.
Helicopter boss’ touching tribute to crash victims
The boss of Sea World Helicopters has paid tribute to the four victims of the horrific crash above the Broadwater and revealed how his company will mark the anniversary.
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