what happened to matt wright

Matt Wright, the well-known Australian crocodile wrangler and star of the TV show Outback Wrangler, was found guilty in 2025 of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice following a fatal helicopter crash in 2022. The crash killed his co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson and left pilot Sebastian Robinson paralyzed. Wright was accused of lying to police about the helicopter's fuel level and pressuring the injured pilot to falsify flight records in an attempt to cover up facts related to the crash. He was not blamed for causing the crash itself, which investigators concluded occurred due to the helicopter running out of fuel. Following the verdict, Wright expressed considerable disappointment and announced plans to appeal. Despite the serious charges, he was granted bail. The case revealed a darker side behind Wright's public persona with allegations of trying to evade justice, interfering with investigation evidence, and creating a hazardous culture in his helicopter company. Further coronial investigation may still be pending.