CANBERRA, Mar 23 (NNN-AAP) – The Australian Defence Force (ADF), has launched an investigation, after a helicopter ditched into the water, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay, injuring two people.
All 10 personnel on board the army MRH-90 Taipan were rescued from the ocean, off the coast of New South Wales (NSW) last night and assessed at a nearby naval academy, with two sustaining minor injuries.
The helicopter was taking part in routine counter-terrorism training, when it lost power and ditched into the ocean.
The site has been contained by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and port services, and the entire MRH-90 Taipan fleet grounded, while the ADF investigates the cause of the incident.
“Quick responses from ADF personnel and emergency services and well-drilled teams prevented a potential tragedy,” Chief of the Army, Simon Stuart, said in a statement today.
“We will conduct a thorough investigation into this incident to determine the cause and ensure the platform remains safe to operate.”– NNN-AAP
