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'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

The heartbroken families of soldiers killed in a helicopter crash are demanding answers almost three years later, with calls for defence to face prosecution.

AAP · Jun 19

'Unimaginable grief' as army chopper crash inquiry ends

The families of four air crew killed in an army helicopter crash have broken down at an inquiry, describing how their lives had been shattered by the tragedy.

AAP · May 9, 2025

Test pilot warned of death charges over chopper safety

A test pilot was "laughed at" for raising concerns over unacceptable safety risks with the Taipan army helicopter, an inquiry into a fatal crash has been told.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

Taipan army helicopter crash: human remains and cockpit debris found after Queensland search

Australian defence force found debris about 40m underwater following crash off Whitsunday Islands

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023

‘Unbearable grief’: families pay tribute to victims of helicopter crash

Loved ones express their loss for Lt Maxwell Nugent, Capt Danniel Lyon, Cpl Alexander Naggs and WO Phillip Laycock

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023

Australian army helicopter crash: hope of finding crew alive ‘lost’ after ‘catastrophic incident’, Richard Marles says

Defence minister tells reporters that a thorough investigation will be carried out after Taipan MRH-90 crash during training exercise in Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023