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As hopes fade for the four aircrew on board it has emerged the army helicopter that crashed off Queensland on Friday night was marked for early retirement due to the make's mechanical issues.
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's defence minister said on Monday there was little hope of finding alive the four aircrew aboard a military helicopter ...
Authorities have said no crew members survived the crash, citing a "catastrophic impact." The military has grounded the Taipan helicopters involved in the crash pending an investigation.
An MRH-90 Taipan helicopter was flying during a training event for Exercise Talisman Sabre -- a joint nation military operation -- near Lindeman Island in Queensland, Australia when it crashed at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, News7 reported.
The four soldiers missing after a helicopter crash on Friday have been named as fears for their lives continue to grow with their bodies remaining to be located.