Helicopter on ‘unauthorised’ flight crashes into Australian hotel

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Aug 12, 2024 #News’

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Helicopter on ‘Unauthorised’ Flight Crashes into Australian Hotel

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – In a shocking incident, a helicopter has crashed into a hotel in the Australian city of Sydney, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The aircraft, which was reportedly on an ‘unauthorised’ flight, has left several people injured and one person confirmed dead.

The accident occurred at around 3:00 PM local time, when the helicopter, believed to be a Bell 206, crashed into the upper levels of the hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Witnesses described the scene as "absolute chaos" with debris and shattered glass scattered everywhere.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, with firefighters and paramedics working to rescue those trapped inside the hotel. The Australian Federal Police and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

"It’s too early to say what caused the helicopter to crash, but we are working to establish the facts and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," said a CASA spokesperson.

The hotel, which has not been named, is a popular tourist destination in the city and was occupied at the time of the crash. Guests and staff were evacuated from the building, with many taking to social media to describe the traumatic experience.

"I was in the lobby when I heard a loud bang. I turned around and saw the helicopter had crashed into the hotel. It was absolute pandemonium," said one guest.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified and will assist with the investigation. The ATSB will examine the wreckage, interview witnesses and analyze the data from the helicopter’s flight data recorder.

The crash has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with many taking to social media to express their condolences to the families of those affected.

KEYWORDS: helicopter crash, Australian hotel, unauthorised flight, Sydney, CBD, CASA, ATSB, Australian Federal Police, emergency services, rescue, investigation.

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