Grieving families speak as Sea World helicopter crash inquest concludes

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe inquest into the fatal Sea World helicopter collision has wrapped up, offering families a sliver of hope and a step toward closure as they honour the four lives lost.Updated July 24, 2026 — 4:41pm,first published 4:39pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:33Crows force fans to behave after relentless booing of Isaac QuaynorVideo icon2:07Queensland on high alert after first suspected H5 bird flu caseVideo icon1:19Fresh hope in 1997 cold case murder of Queensland woman Dianne AngwinVideo icon1:42Great Barrier Reef dodges UNESCO 'in danger' listAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe