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Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has been hit by a fresh blow after his tourist boat was dumped on its side in the middle of the road in an embarrassing blunder.
The fan-powered airboat – part of the reality TV star’s Darwin Adventure Boats Tours – appears to have slid off its trailer while being transported through city streets.
Police and firefighters flocked to the scene as Darwin locals mocked the star after pictures of the accident spread on social media.
Several of the comments can’t be repeated, but others joked ‘Emergency crews had to Wright the vessel’ and ‘The word on the street is it’s a Wright off.’
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has been hit by a fresh blow after his tourist boat was dumped on its side in the middle of the road in an embarrassing blunder
The bungle comes just days after it was revealed Matt Wright (pictured with wife Kaia) could lose his aviation licence as he faces charges over a helicopter crash that killed his mate
Thrillseeker tourists can get a taste of the TV’s star outback adventures with a $165 hour-long joyride on the V8-powered airboat around Darwin Harbour and the city’s mangrove mudflats.
‘Enjoy the local birdlife and keep an eye out in the waters below for sharks, crocs even stingrays,’ the star promises on his Matt Wright Wild Territory-branded website.
‘Then it’s time to get your adrenaline pumping with the fun part – airboat FAST LAPS.
‘You’ll be left smiling from ear to ear as you spin and glide across the water and experience the unique thrill of an airboat ride.’
Northern Territory Police they were called to the scene at 6.30 on Wednesday where they found a ‘minor traffic hazard’ after ‘an airboat had fallen off a trailer.’
A spokesman told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Police provided a traffic control, while fire crews helped move the boat off the road. No-one was injured.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the reality TV star for comment.
Northern Territory Police they were called to the scene at 6.30 on Wednesday where they found a ‘minor traffic hazard’ after ‘an airboat had fallen off a trailer’
The fan-powered airboat – part of the reality TV star’s Darwin Adventure Boats Tours – appears to have slid off its trailer while being transported through city streets
Thrillseeker tourists can get a taste of the TV’s star outback adventures with a $165 hour-long joyride on the V8-powered airboat around Darwin Harbour and the city’s mangrove mudflats
The bungle comes just days after it was revealed Wright could lose his aviation licence as he faces charges over a helicopter crash that killed his mate.
Wright, 43, is accused of seven serious criminal offences after the crash claimed the life of his television co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson in the Northern Territory.
Mr Wilson was collecting crocodile eggs in a remote area of West Arnhem Land when the Robinson R44 helicopter he was dangling from collided with trees and plunged to the ground on February 28 last year.
Wright has since been hit with a range of charges, including destroying evidence and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
When the matter returned to Darwin Local Court earlier this month, it was revealed Wright’s company Helibrook, which held the registration for the Robinson R44, is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
The court heard Wright’s aviation licence could be suspended depending on the outcome of the investigation, NT News reports.
The court heard Wright returned home in the Top End a week ago to manage his tourism and adventure business operations – which include fishing charters, safari camps, adventure boats, and helicopter tours – ahead of the upcoming peak season.
He has spent the past six months living in Queensland with his wife Kaia and their two young children.
However, Prosecutor Steve Ledek said Wright’s flight businesses may soon be forced to shut down.
‘We understood there was a prohibition on him being able to re-engage in at least the flight services of his operation because of CASA determination that there ought to be a notice of suspension for his aircraft operator’s certificate,’ Mr Ledek said.
‘However, that suspension doesn’t actually take effect until the issue is resolved.
‘He is therefore entitled to be in charge of those air services and those aspects of his operation.’
Matt Wright, 43, is accused of seven serious criminal offences after the crash claimed the life of his television co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson in the Northern Territory
heard Wright’s aviation licence could be suspended depending on the outcome of the investigation
According to Wright’s website, the commercial helicopter company was a sub-entity of Matt Wright Wild Territory and was ‘one of the biggest and most successful tourism and commercial helicopter businesses in the Northern Territory’.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has confirmed it is investigating Wright’s company, with a spokesperson saying: ‘deliberations relating to Helibrook are continuing.
‘However, it should be noted no decision has been taken at this time to suspend Helibrook’s Air Operator’s Certificate,’ the spokesperson added.
‘Given the ongoing investigations by police and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau it would be inappropriate for us to comment on any specific actions at this point.’
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