URGENT UPDATE: Reality TV star Matt Wright has been caught on covert recordings fiercely criticizing investigators targeting him after a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of his best friend, Chris “Willow” Wilson. This shocking development unfolded in the Supreme Court in Darwin, where recordings played during his trial revealed Wright’s frustrations over ongoing scrutiny following the fatal incident in February 2022.
Wright, known for his role in Outback Wrangler, faces serious allegations of attempting to pervert the course of justice. He has pleaded not guilty to three counts. The recordings were pivotal as they captured conversations from a home that was bugged for three months by authorities seeking evidence of a potential cover-up linked to the crash that also left pilot Sebastian Robinson paralyzed.
In one of the explosive recordings, Wright can be heard expressing his anger towards Robinson, stating, “Old f***in’ Sebby’s dropped everyone,” implying that Robinson was responsible for the crash that would jeopardize his air operator’s certificate. Wright’s remarks included a chilling admission that he felt “in strife” for his actions at the crash site, where he controversially touched the wreckage despite the presence of an off-duty police officer.
“I’ve lost my best mate, and now you’re trying to pin me for this,”
Wright lamented in another recorded conversation, underscoring the emotional toll of the incident while denying any cover-up. The prosecution alleges that Wright feared investigators would uncover that his helicopters’ flying-hour meters were manipulated, extending flight times beyond legal limits.
The findings from aviation crash investigators indicate the helicopter ran out of fuel, resulting in the catastrophic engine failure that led to the crash. Robinson has denied any negligence regarding the refueling of the aircraft.
Detective Sergeant Timothy Gardiner of the NT Police testified that the surveillance, which included phone taps, was conducted between October and December 2022. The prosecution wrapped up its evidence on Friday, with Acting Justice Allan Blow advising the jury to return on Tuesday for further legal arguments.
This trial continues to draw significant public interest, with many awaiting further revelations from the recorded conversations that have put Wright’s actions under the spotlight. As the situation develops, all eyes will be on the jury’s deliberations and the outcome of this high-profile case.
The emotional impact of this tragedy resonates deeply, as both Wright’s and Robinson’s lives have been irreversibly changed. With the prosecution concluding its case, what happens next could redefine the future for Wright and those connected to this heart-wrenching incident.
