‘Cocaine’ found in pilot’s blood after fatal helicopter crash as Outback Wrangler Matt Wright in court

Famed crocodile wrestler Matt Wright has questioned why he was the “prime target” of investigations into a deadly helicopter crash after a toxicology report found “cocaine derivatives” in the pilot’s blood.

The February 28 crash came as his Outback Wrangler co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson, 34, was collecting crocodile eggs in a remote area of ​​West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

Mr Wilson was killed when the helicopter he was dangling from crashed into trees and crashed to the ground.

Wright, 43, was later charged with seven charges in Mr Wilson’s death, including destroying evidence and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Now, however, he says a toxicology report discovering “cocaine derivatives” in pilot Sebastian Robison’s blood raises “serious questions as to why I have been the main target of investigations.”

Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson (pictured) died in the crash in western Arnhem Land while collecting crocodile eggs

Mr Wilson was collecting crocodile eggs in a remote area of ​​western Arnhem Land when the helicopter he was hanging 30 meters below collided with trees and the ground

Mr Robinson was piloting the Robinson R44 helicopter when it crashed during the journey to collect eggs in Arnhem Land.

Wright was charged with attempted perverting the course of justice, destroying and fabricating evidence, unlawful entry, making false statement and making threats in connection with a criminal investigation.

The reality TV star has yet to make a plea, but his attorney Greg Jones previously said Wright denies any wrongdoing and plans to fight the charges.

In court on Wednesday, Wright’s lawyers sent a letter to prosecutors revealing that the evidence against him “included a toxicology report of the pilot’s blood sample taken after the crash, which recorded the detection of cocaine derivatives.”

The ‘cocaine derivatives’ in Mr Robinson’s blood had not previously been disclosed.

In a statement issued after proceedings were postponed, Wright said that if he had “any suspicion that the externally contracted pilot” had taken drugs, “he should not have flown.”

He told Daily Mail Australia: ‘I have seen the damage drugs do to Indigenous and other communities. If I had any suspicion that the externally contracted pilot had used them, he should not have flown.

“While I’m not commenting on trials currently pending in the courts, this also raises serious questions about why I’ve been the main target of investigations, rather than the cause of the crash.

Wright was charged with attempted perverting the course of justice, destroying and falsifying evidence, unlawful entry, making false statement and making threats in connection with a criminal investigation.

Matt Wright (center, with Chris Wilson, right). In a clip posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Mr Wilson held a beer in a swimming pool and said: ‘Had one of the best days of my entire life’

“With crime rampant in the NT and the fact that the police have had access to this information for some time, it is concerning that I seem to have been the main focus.

“Nothing will bring Willow back, which will always be the worst. But trying to blame me isn’t fair or right.”

He previously wrote a powerful post about how his co-star “had a sparkle in his eye” and “made the most of life.”

“One year ago we lost a father, son, brother and mate,” Wright wrote.

Willow lived for adventure, from the very first day I met him he had a sparkle in his eye that would take him through some of the most amazing experiences around the world.

“We miss our partner more than anything and his memory will live on with all of us. Willow will go down in the history books as one of Australia’s truest legends. Love your brother, it’s only time and we’ll see each other again.”

Judge Alan Woodcock adjourned the case to May 31.