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Peter Carter, director of Carter Capner Law, has called for major reforms to Queensland and Commonwealth law in the wake of the tragedy, which claimed four lives and caused three serious injuries.
A preliminary report compiled by the ATSB also details how he “did not recall” hearing a radio call from the second helicopter outlining that he was due to take off.
Kenneth Anning, 84, ignored warnings not to fly in the dark before his Robinson R22 crashed into trees in North Queensland.
The helicopters are currently en-route from Townsville in the Top End while the Hercules has transported WA emergency services workers to Broome.
John Orr-Campbell released a statement revealing he was “gutted to the core” to hear about chief pilot Ash Jenkinson’s death.
Angus Mitchell said the “remarkable” manoeuvre meant a “far worse situation” was averted, with all of the passengers in the second aircraft escaping with only minor injuries.
