The helicopter crashed into water during counterterrorism training
Two Defence Force personnel have been injured after an Australian Army helicopter crashed into the water during routine counterterrorism training on New South Wales south coast.
There were 10 personnel on board the aircraft when the incident occurred and all have been recovered from the water.
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart says the incident had the potential to end in “tragedy”.
He notes the quick responses of ADF personnel and emergency services alongside well drilled teams prevented potential loss of life.
An investigation into this incident has been launched to determine the cause.
The training activity has been temporarily paused as a precaution and the MRH-90 Taipan fleet will be grounded while the cause of the incident is determined. #trending
