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Federal Authorities Ground New York Helicopter Charter Following Fatal Crash

The FAA has grounded New York Helicopter Tours as investigations reveal safety concerns and retaliatory firing of operations director during crash probe.

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  3. New York helicopter company shutting down following crash that killed 6

    The incident has shone a spotlight on the safety of civilian helicopter flights in New York and nationally.

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  4. Helicopter Company That Ran Deadly New York Tour Shuts Down

    The crash has shone a another light on U.S. aviation safety after a string of deadly crashes, including the collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington in January that claimed 67 lives.

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  5. Helicopter company in deadly Hudson River crash shuts down operations: FAA

    In the wake of the deadly incident, the FAA said it will also be launching an immediate review of the tour operator's license and safety record.

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  8. The company involved in the deadly helicopter crash in New York last week is shutting down immediately, FAA says

    A 2018 crash that killed five people in a "doors-off" aerial tour after the passengers drowned, unable to free themselves from their safety harnesses after the helicopter plunged into the water, prompted tighter regulations on such flights from the FAA.

    The company involved in the deadly helicopter crash in New York last week is shutting down immediately, FAA says

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Updated: Apr 14th, 2025, 10:50 PM ET

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Federal aviation regulators have grounded New York Helicopter Tours after its director of operations was fired shortly after initiating a temporary flight suspension. The FAA suspects retaliation, raising serious safety concerns. The crash on Thursday claimed six lives, including five Spanish tourists and pilot Seankese Johnson. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB found that key helicopter components were recovered from the Hudson River, which will aid in determining the cause of the accident. The crash has sparked intense discussions on aviation safety and regulations surrounding helicopter tours.

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  • The FAA has shut down New York Helicopter Tours immediately and is conducting a review of the company's safety record following the crash that killed six people, including three children.

  • Federal investigations are now underway by both the FAA and NTSB, who are focusing on the helicopter's flight control system and maintenance history as part of their inquiries.

  • Senator Chuck Schumer has called for increased safety National Transportation Safety Boardators, citing a worrying trend of safety lapses that prioritize profits over passenger safety.

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