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The Late Andrew Wight: estate sued in California after his death in helicopter accident

The estate of Mike deGruy, cameraperson, is now suing the estate of Andrew Wight, producer and 3D expert, over the helicopter crash which killed both of them near Nowra and February 2012.

7 Nov 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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The estate of Mike deGruy, cameraperson, is now suing the estate of Andrew Wight, producer and 3D expert, over the helicopter crash which killed both of them near Nowra and February 2012.

The Complaint for Damages Based on Wrongful Death and Survival asserts that Andrew Wight “failed to exercise reasonable care, good judgement and skill when piloting the helicopter in a careless, reckless and dangerous manner that resulted in a loss of control of the helicopter and caused it to crash..”

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.