Emergency services rushed to Mount Anderson Station, in Camballin, 120km south of Derby on Thursday after the helicopters crashed shortly after taking off at about 6.20am.
WA Police said both cattle mustering helicopters had only one person on board - both pilots.
A 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old man died as a result of the injuries received during the crash.
Mount Anderson station is run by the Kimberley Agriculture and Pastoral Company. Kimberley Agriculture and Pastoral Company chairperson, Wayne Bergmann said the incident was “extremely tragic” and investigations are needed to understand the cause of the collision.
“Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two young pilots,” Mr Bergmann told National Indigenous Times, of which he is a co-owner.
“The two pilots were well known in the community and to the (station) workers, and we are providing support to people affected in this extremely sad time.”
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified and will conduct a transport safety investigation into the incident, WA Police confirmed.
Aircraft Information
Owner/Operator: Helico Australia
Aircraft: Robinson R22 Beta
Registration: VH-HQH
Serial Number: 3936
Aircraft Information
Owner/Operator: Pearl Coast Helicopters
Aircraft: Robinson R22 Beta II
Registration: VH-HYQ
Serial Number: 3835
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends; may they all find the strength to get through this devastating time.
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