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Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls for Helicopter Tour Company Operating Permits to Be Revoked After Fatal Crash

Sen. Schumer demands federal action against New York Helicopter Tours following a crash that killed a family and a veteran pilot, amid ongoing investigations.

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Thursday's crash has renewed safety concerns about New York's sightseeing excursions, a popular tourist draw that whisks passengers high above the city, offering soaring views of the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center and other landmarks.
Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash
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Thursday’s crash has renewed safety concerns about New York’s sightseeing excursions, a popular tourist draw that whisks passengers high above the city, offering soaring views of the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center and other landmarks.
Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash
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Thursday's crash has renewed safety concerns about New York's sightseeing excursions, a popular tourist draw that whisks passengers high above the city, offering soaring views of the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center and other landmarks.
Schumer Seeks to Halt Flights for New York Helicopter Company After Deadly Hudson River Crash
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So far, there are more questions than answers after the chopper went down into the river near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Helicopter crash wreckage still in Hudson River could be key to determining cause
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Updated: Apr 13th, 2025, 3:23 PM ET

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A helicopter crash in the Hudson River on April 10 killed six, including a Spanish family of five and pilot Seankese Johnson. Sen. Chuck Schumer urged federal authorities to revoke the operating permits of New York Helicopter Tours and halt its flights during the investigation. The company has a history of mechanical issues, prompting safety concerns about sightseeing operations in New York. Investigators are searching for crucial wreckage like the main rotor, while Schumer calls for extensive inspections of similar tour companies after a series of incidents over the last two decades.

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Investigation teams are focusing on recovering key wreckage from the helicopter crash to determine the cause of the incident.
The crash resulted in six fatalities, including a family of five and the pilot, leading to calls for better regulation of helicopter tours.
Authorities are exploring multiple theories regarding the crash's cause, including mechanical failure and external factors.

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