The couple, who had been married for just 18 months, were visiting Mr Hughes' daughter, Jane, and her family in Australia, when the tragedy occurred. Sea World Helicopters barrister Michael Trim also provided a statement passing on “very sincere sympathies” to the families for the loss of their loved ones in the “terrible accident”. The pilot killed in the crash, Mr Jenkinson, later tested positive for the remnants of cocaine, the coroner heard. Sea World Helicopters chief executive Brett Newman strenuously denied any knowledge of Mr Jenkinson having any interest in recreational drugs. Sea World owner Village Roadshow Theme Parks sold its joy flights operation in 2019 to Sea World Helicopters, which recently dumped the Sea World name.