Overview

• The April 10 crash of a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter into the Hudson River claimed the lives of a Spanish family of five and Navy veteran pilot Sean Johnson.
• Recovery teams, including the NYPD, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Jersey City OEM, retrieved the main and tail rotor systems, transmission, and roof beam on April 14.
• The helicopter lacked flight data or cockpit voice recorders, complicating efforts to determine the cause of the crash.
• The FAA has shut down New York Helicopter Tours and launched a review of its license and safety practices following the incident.
• A preliminary NTSB report is expected within 30 days, with a full investigation report due in 12 to 24 months.