Australia Helicopter Pilot Didn’t Hear Any Call Before Crash

Investigators work at the scene of a dual helicopter collision near Seaworld, on Australia's Gold Coast, on Jan. 2, 2023. Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A helicopter pilot told investigators he didn’t hear a pilot on the ground announce he was taking off before the fatal collision of their aircraft at an Australian theme park, according to the preliminary report released Tuesday.

The investigators said they haven’t ruled out the routine radio call being made by the other pilot, however, and plan to investigate further.