Two pilots killed after helicopters crash during cattle muster in WA's Kimberley

A 29-year-old and a 30-year-old man were both killed when their helicopters crashed shortly after taking off. Authorities will investigate.

The helicopters crashed at a remote cattle station in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Source: AAP / Richard Wainwright

Two pilots have been killed when their helicopters crashed during a cattle muster at a remote station in WA's Kimberley region.

The background: Police were alerted to the collision near Mount Anderson Station at Camballin, 130km east of Fitzroy Crossing, at 6.20am (AWST) on Thursday.

Early indications suggest the two cattle mustering helicopters crashed shortly after taking off, each with one person on board, police said.

The key quote: "Sadly, both pilots — a 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old man — died as a result of injuries received during the crash." — WA Police said in a statement.

What else to know: The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified and will investigate, while WA police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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