The Latest Breaking News from Ash Jenkinson

Queensland woman convicted of fraud for using dead Sea World helicopter pilot's name to avoid traffic fine

Stephanie Louise Bennett, 33, was caught using her mobile phone while driving and nominated Ashley Jenkinson as the driver.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Mum weeps as fine doubled for stealing pilot's identity

A woman who used a dead Sea World helicopter pilot's identity to get out of a traffic ticket has broken down at her sentencing in a Queensland court.

AAP · May 18, 2023

Woman used name of dead helicopter crash pilot to avoid driving fine

Brisbane woman used information from crash victim’s death notice to nominate him as the driver of her car

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

SeaWorld helicopter crash pilot reveals what happened moments before deadly collision

Michael James, a SeaWorld helicopter pilot in the aircraft less severely affected in the crash, said he saw five passengers boarding the second helicopter in Australia's Gold Coast

Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023

'Superhero' helicopter pilot farewelled

A private funeral has been held for pilot Ashley Jenkinson, one of four people killed when two helicopters crashed mid-air on the Gold Coast.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Owner of Sea World Helicopters pays tribute to pilots Ash Jenkinson and Michael James following fatal collision

John Orr-Campbell said he had known Mr Jenkinson for nine years, describing him as a "fine man and a stand-out pilot with 6,210 hours of flying to his name".

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Australia helicopter crash: Victim's husband asks for prayers as son, 10, fights for life

Simon Tadros, who saw his wife Vanessa die in the horror helicopter crash on the Gold Coast in Australia, has asked for "everyone to pray for our little man", referring to his 10-year-old son Nicholas who is fighting for his life in hospital

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Heartbreaking text friend of pilot sent after helicopter crash that left four dead

The new dad, who is originally from Birmingham in the UK, was described as a "top guy, top gun, and the best dad" to his 17-month-old son Kaiden

Irish Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Heartbreaking text pal sent to British pilot before helicopter crash that left four dead

Ash Jenkinson, 40, was at the controls of the Sea World helicopter when it collided with another chopper on Monday on Australia's Gold Coast

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Australia helicopter crash: Friends 'hearts ache' after 'hero' Brit pilot dies

Ashley "Ash" Jenkinson, 40, had only recently become a father when he died alongside newlyweds Diane and Ron Hughes, 57 and 65, who were on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit Ron's daughter in Australia's stunning Gold Coast

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023