Overview

• A Bell-206 helicopter operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, killing all six people on board, including three children.
• The helicopter lacked flight recorders or other devices to capture flight data, complicating the ongoing investigation by the NTSB.
• New York Helicopter Tours has ceased all operations, and the FAA is conducting a review of the company's license and safety record.
• The FAA has scheduled a helicopter safety meeting for April 22 to address broader concerns about urban airspace operations.
• Critics, including Senator Chuck Schumer, have raised concerns about the safety practices of tour operators, accusing companies of prioritizing profit over passenger safety.