Australia army helicopter crash: No hope for survivors, minister says
Australia’s defence minister has said there is no hope of finding survivors from a military helicopter crash.
A lot of wreckage was recovered and suggested a “catastrophic incident,” Richard Marles told reporters on Monday.
The crash happened during a multinational military exercise off Lindeman Island on Friday night.
An investigation has been launched.
Australia’s army chief had grounded a fleet of military helicopters after the crash, which left the four crew members presumed dead.
Lt Gen Simon Stuart said none of the army’s 45 MRH-90 Taipan helicopters – the craft involved in the accident – would be flown again until they were found to be safe.
Australia has previously grounded its Taipans for safety reasons.
