Media release

UPDATE - Charges - Helicopter crash - West Arnhem Land

Police

A 43-year-old man has been charged following an ongoing investigation into a helicopter crash in West Arnhem Land in February.

He was charged earlier this afternoon with:

  • Attempt to Pervert the course of justice
  • Destroy evidence
  • Fabricate evidence
  • Unlawful entry – Building
  • Unlawful entry – Dwelling
  • Make a false declaration
  • Threats/Reprisals – Interfere with witnesses – Criminal Investigation / Court Processes

He was bailed to appear in Darwin Local Court at 9.30 am tomorrow. His bail conditions include not to contact certain people and to reside at a particular address.