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Investigation underway after Whitsundays chopper crash

January 26, 2026 8:15 am in by
Image/Cruise Whitsundays

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a helicopter crash in the Whitsundays over the Australia Day long weekend.

On Sunday morning the mayday signal was sent out from a chopper off the coast of Daydream Island.

The helicopter reportedly had engine failure and landed into the water safety.

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The pilot was luckily uninjured.

News Corp reporting the ATSB is currently investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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