Pilot's distraction blamed for fatal Gold Coast helicopter crash

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Sea World Helicopters CEO believes pilot Ashley Jenkinson was distracted by passengers, leading to a fatal mid-air collision near Gold Coast.
The crash killed four people in 2023.
The inquest heard pilot's alleged drug interest, though employer had zero tolerance.

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Sea World Helicopters CEO believes pilot Ashley Jenkinson was distracted by passengers, leading to a fatal mid-air collision near Gold Coast. The crash killed four people in 2023. The inquest heard pilot's alleged drug interest, though employer had zero tolerance.

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