September 17, 2024
Safety advice ‘ignored’ before Taipan helicopter crash
Documents reveal critical safety failures with the MRH-90 helicopter fleet, leading to a deadly crash during the 2023 Talisman Sabre exercise. Senator Malcolm Roberts condemns Defence leadership for overlooking risks, including unmodified turbine blades and unsafe helmet displays, putting personnel at unnecessary risk. The government has yet to release the official findings on the July 2023 Taipan crash near Lindeman Island.
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