ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

Pilot without night qualifications crashes Robinson R22 helicopter in Queensland

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau found a pilot killed in a Robinson R22 helicopter crash near Kowanyama, Queensland in October lacked qualifications and the aircraft lacked equipment for night flying. The 27-year-old was tracking a bushfire when he crashed after last light. The operator has since implemented new safety procedures requiring aircraft to be grounded before sunset.

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