Crocodile Egg Collector Tears Up in Court During Trial of Outback TV Star Chris 'Willow' Wilson's Fatal Helicopter Crash

A seasoned crocodile egg collector, Michael "Mick" Burns, became emotional in court while testifying against Outback Wrangler co-star Matt Wright, who is on trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash in 2022. Burns was one of the first witnesses in the Supreme Court trial. Wright is accused of not properly recording helicopter flying hours and being concerned that crash investigators would uncover the issue, leading to possible charges against him and his company. Wright has pleaded not guilty to three charges.

The trial of Outback Wrangler co-star Matt Wright, accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash in 2022, has seen emotional testimony from key witnesses. The trial, which began on Tuesday at the Northern Territory Supreme Court in Darwin, has already captured significant public attention due to the high-profile nature of the case [1].

Michael "Mick" Burns, a seasoned crocodile egg collector, became emotional while testifying against Wright. Burns was one of the first witnesses in the trial, where he recounted his involvement in the 2022 helicopter crash that claimed the life of Wright's Netflix co-star Chris 'Willow' Wilson. Burns testified that Wright had not properly recorded helicopter flying hours, which could have led to charges against him and his company. Wright has pleaded not guilty to three charges [1].

The trial is expected to last up to five weeks and will feature a diverse array of witnesses, including police, experts, and fellow TV crew members. Wright's chief helicopter pilot, Michael Keith Burbidge, and his wife, Jade Burbidge, are also expected to testify. The trial is being presided over by NT acting Justice Alan Blow [1].

The case has drawn significant media attention, with the celebrity involvement and high-profile nature of the parties involved contributing to the public interest. The trial is the second major Australian court case to attract global attention following the marathon Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial, which wrapped up last month [1].

The trial is expected to delve into the maintenance rules for helicopters and Wright's alleged attempts to conceal any issues after the crash. It is alleged that Wright did not follow proper maintenance rules and attempted to impede the investigation in the months following the fatal crash [1].

The emotional testimony from Burns highlights the personal impact of the case, as well as the potential legal and financial implications for Wright and his company. As the trial progresses, investors and financial professionals will be closely monitoring the developments, as any convictions or settlements could have significant implications for the entertainment industry and related businesses.

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[1] https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14970633/Matt-Wright-trial-Outback-Wrangler-Darwin.html