Northern Territory Police are investigating a fatal helicopter incident that occurred in Gapuwiyak on Monday afternoon.
At around 2pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a helicopter carrying two occupants had made an emergency landing at the Lake Evella airstrip after the aircraft struck a bird.
Police say the impact allegedly caused the bird to fatally strike a 54-year-old male passenger.
“The pilot was able to land the aircraft safely and was uninjured,” NT Police said.
“Police and St John Ambulance attended the scene; however, the 54-year-old male was declared deceased.
“A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
NT WorkSafe and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been notified.
