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Police call for anyone who has been in helicopter involved in crash that killed Chris 'Willow' Wilson to come forward

Northern Territory police want anyone who may have ever travelled in the helicopter involved in a crash that killed Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson earlier this year, to come forward with information. 

Mr Wilson, 34, was on a job in the helicopter collecting crocodile eggs in a remote part of West Arnhem Land in February when it crashed, killing him. 

The pilot, Sebastian Robinson, was seriously injured. 

In a statement released on Monday, NT Police called for anyone who "may have travelled in this aircraft" to contact them. 

“We’re particularly interested in anyone who may have taken photos or videos of, or in this aircraft, to come forward and provide these images to police," Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Corey Borton said. 

The helicopter involved in the crash, according to police, was a Robinson R44 Raven II with the call sign VH-IDW and was believed to be used for scenic and adventure tours in the NT between 2020 and 2022. 

Former high-ranking NT Police Officer Neil Mellon, 47, is facing more than 30 charges over the incident including allegedly perverting the course of justice, disclosing confidential information, unlawfully accessing data and obtaining benefit by deception.

Another bush pilot, Michael Burbidge, 44, has also been charged over the incident with a number of offences including allegedly destroying evidence. 

Anyone with information, images or videos is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

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