It is understood all debris is being delivered to nearby warship Brisbane. “We don’t fly if we don’t think it's safe and that continues to be the case.”Īn exclusion zone remains in place in waters south of Hamilton Island and incorporates waters from the southern tip of Long Island, east to Perseverance Island, south to Cole Island, and west to the mainland at Round Head.Įxclusion zones also extend to 1000m from any military vessel. “We’ve understood those issues and we have worked to ensure that we’ve mitigated those risks,” he said. It’s the second time an Australian MH-90 has been involved in an emergency this year after a helicopter ditched into Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast during routine training.īut Lieutenant General Stuart has rejected suggestions the four men should not have flown the Taipan due to known issues with the chopper. The entire MH-90 Taipan fleet have been grounded until further notice. Picture: FlightRadarĪn investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash. Rescue aircraft are searching for survivors. “Once again, the same resolute support that we’re receiving now, as we’ve received in the past and we’re grateful for it.” “I’d just like to acknowledge the reach out and the support that’s been provided by our allies and partners, particularly the United States,” he said. He also acknowledged the support provided by the Queensland Police Service, the state’s emergency services, and the ADF’s international partners. More than 800 personnel across military and emergency services are joined the search and rescue mission, including specialist navy divers.ĭefence Force Chief General Angus Campbell said “a number” of Australian and US ships were involved in the search, including the HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Brisbane and the USS Miguel Keith. “I can only imagine what they’re going through today. “(They’re) a family that’s given so much to the people of this state, of this country,” he told Sky News on Sunday. He confirmed one of those feared dead was the son of a senior NSW police officer. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin OllmanĮarlier, NSW Premier Chris Minns said his heart was with the families who “must be hurting this morning”. Mr Albanese said the nation’s thoughts and prayers were with the missing crewmen.
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