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New York Helicopter Tours Shuts Down Following Hudson River Crash

The FAA has suspended the operator's license and launched a safety review after the crash killed six, including a Spanish family and the pilot.

A New York Police Department scuba team looks for debris, Friday, April 11, 2025, where a sightseeing helicopter crashed a day earlier into the Hudson River in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
The wreckage of a helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River is extracted from the water in Jersey City, New Jersey, US, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined at left by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., speaks to reporters before the start of a voting marathon as Senate Republicans push the next step to pass President Donald Trump's budget agenda, at the Capitol, in Washington, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Overview

  • A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, killing all six on board, including a Spanish family of five and the pilot.
  • The Bell 206 helicopter suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure, with video evidence showing a detached rotor blade before the crash.
  • Investigators revealed the helicopter lacked flight recorders and had not undergone a major inspection since March 1, raising maintenance concerns.
  • The FAA announced the immediate shutdown of New York Helicopter Tours and is conducting a review of the company’s license and safety practices.
  • The incident has intensified calls for stricter regulations on urban helicopter tours, with Senator Chuck Schumer advocating for surprise safety inspections.