Close call: Police helicopter incident near Mt Baw Baw under investigation

RUMOUR CONFIRMED

Close call told the Rumour File a new police helicopter was involved in a near crash in March.

Police confirm the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an incident involving one of their helicopters.

They say a cockpit warning went off while the Airwing was over the Mount Baw Baw area on March 4, causing the pilot to react.

The incident required notification to the ATSB.

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