Reality television star Matt Wright will front court over a string of charges related to a helicopter crash earlier this year that claimed the life of his close mate.
The star of reality TV series Outback Wrangler and Wild Croc Territory arrived in Darwin on Tuesday, a day after Sky News Australia revealed a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
The charges against Wright are: attempting to pervert the course of justice, destroying evidence, fabricating evidence, two counts of unlawful entry, making a false declaration, and threats/reprisals - interfering with witnesses.He is due to appear in the Darwin Local Court after 9:30am. Sky News Australia on Monday revealed a warrant had been issued for Wright’s arrest over issues relating to the February 28 crash that killed Chris 'Willow' Wilson.
Helicopter operators are required to record the operating hours of choppers to ensure their safe operation and to schedule maintenance including 50-hour and 100-hour services.
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