Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA parliamentary inquiry into a 2023 Whitsundays helicopter crash that killed four army airmen has heard explosive evidence the Defence Force ignored crucial advice about equipment before the crash.Updated June 19, 2026 — 6:28pm,first published 6:25pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:50Third man charged over Ripponlea synagogue arsonVideo icon1:45Mike Baird says KPMG’s whistleblower response lacked urgencyVideo icon6:48Commentator's viral World Cup momentVideo icon0:23Aussies reap revenge on BangladeshAdvertisementThe 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