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Later determined the pilot was not licensed in Australia. Wonder if he had been drinking or was on a helicopter he was not certified for.
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Nautilus said the employee had “gained unauthorised access” to the helicopter hangar and “misappropriated” one of the Robinson R44 aircraft, hours after a party had been held among staff to celebrate his promotion.
Later determined the pilot was not licensed in Australia. Wonder if he had been drinking or was on a helicopter he was not certified for.