It's being reported that an ABC news helicopter has crashed at Lake Eyre in South Australia last night, killing the 3 on board. Reports are suggesting there was bad weather in the area at the time of the crash. Veteran ABC pilot Gary Ticehurst and journalist Paul Lockyer are amongst the dead.
http://www.news.com.au/national/heli...-1226117784627
The recent wet weather has triggered a breeding boom of birds around Lake Eyre, including pelicans. Although the crash reportedly happened at around 1930, I can't help but wonder if perhaps the aircraft may have suffered a bird strike. No doubt the investigation will reveal all.