Paramedic canyon death report clears chopper
Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it has completed examinations into the helicopter and winch
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NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — A preliminary report has been released into the death of an elite paramedic in the New South Wales' Southern Highlands on Christmas Eve.
Mick Wilson, 41, was being winched to an injured canyoner at Carrington Falls on December 24 when the cable was cut and the paramedic fell to his death.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it has completed examinations into the helicopter and winch and found that neither could have contributed to the accident.
It has also completed interviews with the crew and witnesses and recovered data from the helicopter's voice recorders.
It says the investigation is continuing and will now look at ropes and other equipment used during the attempted rescue.
The entire winching operation, along with the experience and qualifications of those involved, will also be investigated.
The final report is not expected to be released until January 2013.
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