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Two defence force personnel have sustained minor injuries after a MRH-90 Taipan helicopter ditched into the water during routine counterterrorism training near Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3TDiFCf
All 10 personnel on board the multi-role helicopter were recovered from the water on Wednesday night and assessed at the HMAS Creswell naval academy, the Department of Defence said.
The Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart said the incident had the potential to end in "tragedy".
"Quick responses from ADF personnel and emergency services and well-drilled teams prevented a potential tragedy," Chief Stuart said.
"We will conduct a thorough investigation into this incident to determine the cause and ensure the platform remains safe to operate."
The training is on pause and the fleet is grounded while the cause is investigated
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All 10 personnel on board the multi-role helicopter were recovered from the water on Wednesday night and assessed at the HMAS Creswell naval academy, the Department of Defence said.
The Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart said the incident had the potential to end in "tragedy".
"Quick responses from ADF personnel and emergency services and well-drilled teams prevented a potential tragedy," Chief Stuart said.
"We will conduct a thorough investigation into this incident to determine the cause and ensure the platform remains safe to operate."
The training is on pause and the fleet is grounded while the cause is investigated
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