New York Helicopter Tours Halts Operations Following Fatal Hudson River Crash

The FAA launches an immediate review of the company's safety practices as investigations continue into the crash that killed six, including three children.

• 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.

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