Possible 18-month wait for final verdict on deadly Sea World helicopter crash - 9News

Air crash investigators don't expect a final verdict on what caused the deadly Sea World helicopter collision until the second half of next year.

An aerial shot shows the scene after two helicopters collided near Sea World on the Gold Coast. (Nine)

The bureau's website previously gave an estimate a full year earlier, but a spokesperson said this was an automated figure.

They said after speaking with investigators, the 18-month timeframe was more realistic given the significance of the crash.

Investigators have been combing through footage of the crash and speaking to witnesses but it's still unclear what caused the Sea World Helicopters aircraft to collide, killing pilot Ashley Jenkinson, Sydney woman Vanessa Tadros and British couple Ron and Diane Hughes.

They were all travelling in the same helicopter that plummeted to the ground after impact, while pilot Michael James managed to land the other aircraft, saving everyone on board.

Nicholas Tadros, whose mother Vanessa died in the collision, was critical in hospital. (9News)

Vanessa's husband, Simon Tadros, described the Glenmore Park mum as "most loving, kind-hearted caring angel" and called on people to pray for Nicholas's recovery.

A vigil is planned for Sunday, January 15, on the Gold Coast.

Ash Jenkinson was the pilot of one of the choppers which collided on the Gold Coast. (Supplied) (Supplied)

Sea World Helicopters owner John Orr-Campbell said his team continued to offer its "deepest condolences, support and counselling" to the passengers of both aircraft.

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2023-01-06 06:00:03Z
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