Wellington: A pilot died when a helicopter crashed on the roof of a hotel in Queensland, Australia on Monday morning. About 400 people had to be evacuated from the hotel due to the fire in the helicopter, while a couple staying here was admitted to the hospital. Cairns city officials said that the dead pilot could not be identified. Along with this, the officials also did not confirm for what purpose the helicopter took off and who had given permission to the helicopter engaged in tourist work to fly from Cairns Airport.
Smoke spread in the hotel
Acting ‘Chief Superintendent’ Shane Holmes of Queensland Police Department told reporters that due to the fire, smoke spread in the hotel, due to which a couple staying here was admitted to the hospital due to difficulty in breathing. They were discharged after treatment. He said no other casualties were reported in the area around the hotel. Holmes said it was not known whether the person flying the helicopter had a pilot license or whether he worked for Nautilus Aviation, the company that owned the helicopter.
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Holmes said, “There is no danger now and we believe this was an isolated incident.” Nautilus Aviation said in a written statement that the helicopter had flown “unauthorized” but no further details would be given. Cairns Airport Chief Executive Officer Richard Barker said initial findings showed “no lapses in airport security or procedures.”
