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Jury selected for reality TV star’s trial
NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA, AUG 5 – Matt Wright denies charges of obstructing justice by allegedly falsifying documents and hiding helicopter flight hours after a crash that killed his co-star, with over 400 jurors summoned, officials said.
- The trial for Matt Wright, known from the Outback Wrangler series, commenced on August 6, 2025, at Darwin’s Northern Territory Supreme Court. He faces charges linked to a February 2022 helicopter accident in Arnhem Land that resulted in the death of Chris 'Willow' Wilson and left the pilot, Sebastian Robinson, paralyzed.
- The case arose because Wright allegedly failed to properly record the helicopter’s flying hours, exceeding the 2200-hour limit and tampering with the Hobbs meter, raising concerns about aircraft airworthiness and potential legal consequences.
- Prosecutor Jason Gullaci outlined that Wright made a false statutory declaration to hinder investigations, covertly recorded conversations would be presented, and the jury was instructed to disregard outside information amidst dwindling juror numbers.
- Matt Wright has denied charges related to trying to interfere with the administration of justice in three separate counts. The prosecution does not claim that he was responsible for causing the helicopter crash or the resulting death and injuries, which occurred while Mr. Wilson was collecting crocodile eggs.
- The trial’s outcome could impact aviation safety enforcement and record-keeping accountability, as Wright’s defense and prosecution focus on evidence including tampering, record discrepancies, and compliance with regulatory duties.
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Croc wrangler's trial over helicopter crash kicks off in NT
The criminal trial of celebrity crocodile wrangler Matthew Wright is underway in the Northern Territory. Prosecutors have outlined an alleged 'cover up' and 'manipulation of 'records' following a fatal helicopter crash three years ago. The star of National Geographic's Outback Wrangler, and the Netflix series, Wild Croc Territory has pleaded not guilty to three charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
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