Northern Territory Police are investigating a fatal helicopter incident that occurred in Gapuwiyak this afternoon.
Around 2:00pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a helicopter carrying two occupants had made an emergency landing at the Lake Evella airstrip after the aircraft struck a bird. The impact allegedly caused the bird to fatally strike a 44-year-old male passenger.
The pilot was able to land the aircraft safely and was uninjured.
Police and St John Ambulance attended the scene; however, the 44-year-old male was declared deceased.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
NT WorkSafe and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been notified.
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