An Australian “Outback Wrangler” star was killed in a tragic helicopter crash he was dangling from after the pilot failed to refuel the aircraft.
Australian “Outback Wrangler” Star Dies in Tragic Helicopter Crash After Pilot Failed to Notice Dropping Fuel Level
Australian “Outback Wrangler” star Chris “Willow” Wilson died in a tragic helicopter crash he was dangling from after the pilot failed to notice that the fuel level was dropping while the “Outback Wrangler” star was dangling to look for crocodile eggs.
According to a report published in New York Post, the pilot of the helicopter where the “Outback Wrangler” star noticed the dropping fuel and decided to release the hooks that connected the “Outback Wrangler” star to the helicopter almost 30 feet high, leading to his tragic death.
Following the tragic death of the “Outback Wrangler” star, the pilot named Sebastian Robinson was found suffering from injuries beside the helicopter but miraculously survived the crash while authorities claimed that he failed to use a proper safety management system and didn’t prioritize the safety of the “Outback Wrangler” star.
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Helicopter’s Pilot Uses Cocaine Days Before Tragic Crash That Led to “Outback Wrangler” Star’s Death
During the investigation, authorities found out that the pilot of the helicopter used cocaine days before the tragic crash that cost the life of the “Outback Wrangler” star, which caused the pilot to experience inattention during the flight.
Following the helicopter crash, there are three people, who have faced multiple charges, including destruction of evidence, due to their involvement in the tragic death of the “Outback Wrangler” star, CBS News reported.
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