Helicopters
Springvale: Chopper pilot killed
A helicopter pilot was found dead and his chopper burned at 7:30 this morning.
A search started when the 34-year-old failed to return to Springvale Station at 6:00pm last night.
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Fitzroy Valley: Jerry can blamed for chopper crash
An inquiry found an empty jerry can caused a low-flying chopper to crash while mustering cattle.
The pilot had stowed the jerry can on a passengers seat with a steering wheel, but wind dislodged it and blew it onto a steering control.
He was not injured.
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Fitzroy Crossing: Pilot survives chopper crash
A pilot crashed his helicopter into a cattle yard while mustering near Fitzroy Crossing.
His injuries were not life threatening.
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Broome: Helicopter service flying again
Broome Helicopter Service says it is flying again after a hearing with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
“The tribunal found there was no risk to aviation safety that should stop BHS from flying,” proprietor Joe Calandra said.
You can read the company’s media release here:
Kununurra: McConachys buying two helicopter companies
A Kununurra business couple is buying two well-known helicopter charter operations.
Michael and Kate McConachy have bought Heliwork WA and are negotiating to buy Lone Eagle Aviation.
This would give the couple, who also own Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments, a combined fleet of 17 helicopters.
The West Australian [read this story]
Chopper company to appeal cancelled licenses
Broome Helicopter Services owner is appealing decisions that have grounded his company for safety breaches.
His pilot’s license has been suspended, and the company’s operating certificate cancelled.
Broome: Helicopter firm loses licence
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has grounded Broome Helicopters.
The firm was found to have falsified important records, with safety implications.
The West Australian [read this story]
Helicopter company in court over wages
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken Broome Helicopter Services to court.
The company allegedly underpaid two pilots a total of more than $1500 in 2012.
nine msn [read this story]
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