Monday 28 November 2022 01:35 AM Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright breaks his silence after an arrest warrant trends now
Reality television star Matt Wright has broken his silence to strenuously deny any wrongdoing as he prepares to face charges over a helicopter crash that tragically killed one of his best mates nine months ago.
Northern Territory Police issued an arrest warrant for The Outback Wrangler and Wild Croc Territory star on Monday following an extensive police investigation into the crash that killed his co-star Chris 'Willow' Wilson, 34, in February.
Wright, 43, will be charged with several offences including perverting the course of justice, destruction of evidence, fabricating evidence, interfering with witnesses, unlawful entry and making a false statement.
NT Police have confirmed Wright - who has been living in Queensland with his wife and two young children- must travel back to Darwin to face police.
'The man has been contacted via his legal team and informed he must present himself to Northern Territory Police in Darwin by 9am Wednesday 30 November,' a police statement read.
A spokesman has since told Daily Mail Australia Wright strenuously denies any wrongdoing over what he described as a tragic accident.
Matt Wright (pictured with his wife Kaia) will be charged with a string of offences, nine months after a helicopter crash tragically claimed the life of one of his co-stars
'What happened was a tragic accident that took the life of a close mate,' a spokesman told Daily Mail Australia.
'His immediate concern following the accident was the condition of the two team members on board at the time.
'The next priority was ensuring the other helicopters and team members at the site weren’t at risk and that the location was safe.
'Matt will not be making any further statement.'
Wilson was collecting crocodile eggs in a remote area of west Arnhem Land when the helicopter he was attached to crashed on February 28.
The married father of two young sons had been attached to the Robinson R44 helicopter by a 30metre line and harness before the chopper collided with a tree and crashed in the King River on the last day of the Top End's wet season.
Pilot Sebastian Robinson was seriously injured in the crash and is still recovering from spinal injuries.
It’s understood police have spent at least six months investigating Wright’s
