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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.
Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.
The crash happened during a multinational military exercise off Lindeman Island on Friday night.
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.