Casualties
Nine personnel died in the accident, including six members of the RAN and three members of the Royal Australian Air Force. They were:
- Squadron Leader Paul McCarthy
- Lieutenant Matthew Davey
- Lieutenant Matthew Goodall
- Lieutenant Paul Kimlin
- Lieutenant Jonathan King
- Flight Lieutenant Lynne Rowbottom
- Petty Officer Stephen Slattery
- Sergeant Wendy Jones
- Leading Seaman Scott Bennet
Two personnel survived the crash: Leading Seaman Shane Warburton (a communication information specialist) and Leading Aircraftman Scott Nichols (later promoted to Corporal, a medic).
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