Stolen helicopter on 'unauthorised' flight crashes into roof of Cairns DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Far North Queensland

 A helicopter that crashed into the roof of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Far North Queensland was stolen and taken on an "unauthorized flight," confirmed the flight company that owns the aircraft.

 

The pilot, who was the sole resident, died at the scene, and investigations are ongoing to identify them. Nautilus flight CEO Aaron Finn confirmed to ABC that all company pilots have been accounted for.

 

roughly 400 guests were evacuated from the DoubleTree by Hilton on Cairns avenue boardwalk path walk walkway after the crash, which occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday and ignited a fire on the building's roof, as stated by to police.

 

Two rotor edges detached from the helicopter, landing on the esplanade and in the hotel's pool. Luckily, there were no injuries on the ground.

 

Nautilus Aviation stated that the helicopter's use was " unofficial " and is assisting  with Queensland Police, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and other authorities in the ongoing inquiry.

 

"As we continue to fully hold up the ongoing inquiry, we will not be making further comments at this time," the company added.

 

Two hotel guests a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were moved  to Cairns Hospital in secure condition and have since been released.