Department of Defence
Defence can confirm an Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter has impacted waters near Lindeman Island, off the Queensland coast. The aircraft was participating in a night-time training activity as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 when it was reported missing late Friday night, 28 July 2023. Four crew were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident and are currently missing.
Military and civilian search and rescue aircraft and watercraft are currently conducting search and rescue operations at the incident site.
At this time Defence’s priority is supporting our ADF members and their families. Families of affected personnel have been notified.
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