A poorly maintained chopper, a missed fuel stop and a team of outback cowboys allowed to swing from ropes over crocodile nests is the deadly combination that likely killed a Netflix star. Video via AAP.
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00:00 The ATSB investigation determined that the helicopter's engine stopped in flight, probably due to fuel exhaustion.
00:07 During the subsequent autorotation emergency forced landing procedure,
00:13 the pilot released the hooks and sling line carrying the egg collector beneath the helicopter.
00:19 Sadly, the egg collector was released above a height that would likely be survivable.
00:27 And with insufficient main rotor energy to cushion the landing,
00:31 the helicopter collided with the ground and the pilot was seriously injured.
00:35 Based on an analysis of the fuel samples and other evidence,
00:40 the ATSB found that the helicopter was likely not refuelled at a fuel depot about three quarters of the way between Darwin and the airport.