Two helicopters collide on the Gold Coast 02/01/23

[aro]

1 hour ago, johnm said:

no disrespect BUT they would have had ground crew operating those pads ............... it would not take much ? for a ground radio to advise of movements  (perhaps there was - don't know)

There was a ground crew, and they did indicate to the pilot that the airspace was clear behind them (the helicopters took off backwards then turned around, is my understanding). The report concludes that the second helicopter was too far away to be visible when they checked.

[skippydiesel]

Ground crew and Controller are a long way apart.

 

I would expect a Controller to be in radio contact and having a role to play in aircraft sequencing😈