Board of Inquiry
A Board of Inquiry was appointed by the Maritime Commander Australia on 28 April 2005 to fully investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. An initial analysis of the accident was conducted by an Aircraft Accident Investigation Team.
The Board delivered their report with findings and recommendations to the appointing authority on 18 December 2006; this report was made public in June 2007.
An article in The Bulletin in April, 2007 revealed allegations of substandard maintenance on Sea Kings before and after the accident.
In an interview with Ray Martin, the Maritime Commander Australia, Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas, said he understood the anger of grieving families.
- RAY MARTIN: The Navy's integrity is on the line. Is your integrity on the line too?
- REAR ADMIRAL DAVYD THOMAS: Absolutely, my integrity is on the line, I know that.
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