The shocking untold story of Matt Wright’s case | SPECIAL INVESTIGATION
For years, Matt Wright was the global face of the Northern Territory — a helicopter pilot and wildlife expert best known for starring in the shows Outback Wrangler and Wild Croc Territory.
But in February 2022, Wright made headlines in the aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash in West Arnhem Land, that killed his co-star and friend, Chris “Willow” Wilson.
Four years after the crash, the question of what actually caused that helicopter to come down remains officially unsolved.
While the Australian Transport Safety Bureau conducted a forensic investigation into the mechanical cause of the crash — finding that the aircraft likely ran out of fuel mid-flight — their findings carry no weight in the criminal courts.
Meanwhile, critics say police completely pivoted — abandoning the search for why the chopper went down to focus exclusively on the crimes committed in its wake.
News.com.au spent six months with Matt Wright and his wife, Kaia, following their quest for answers before, during and after the star’s time behind bars.
In this exclusive investigation, you will hear from families, friends and industry veterans who have never spoken to the media about this case.
You’ll also get an exclusive look inside the Wrights’ Darwin home, meet their newborn child, and hear Matt Wright’s first-hand account of his time in jail and how the helicopter crash changed his life forever.
This is the side of Matt Wright’s court case you haven’t heard before.
00:00 – Intro
02:08 – Inside the Wrights’ house
04:50 – A tragedy revisited
08:00 – After the crash
15:27 – Outback Wrangler jailed
20:58 – Returning to the Wrights
21:44 – Pilots speak out
25:20 – The secret recordings
30:40 – The controversial question
36:40 – The hunt for answers
39:47 – Matt leaves jail
40:45 – Meet Baby Sterling
43:05 – Life in jail
49:08 – A family reunited
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