Imagine hopping into a helicopter for a sightseeing tour, only for it to plummet into the Hudson River.
That nightmare became reality for a family of five and their pilot on April 10, when their helicopter crashed near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Tragically, no one survived.
In response, New York Helicopter Tours, the company responsible, has immediately shut down operations.
The FAA is stepping in with a full review of the company’s license and safety history.
Meanwhile, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are diving into the wreckage to uncover answers.
Senator Chuck Schumer has called for an overhaul of safety regulations.
What Went Wrong?
He argues that helicopter companies, not just pilots, often bend rules to maximize profits—sometimes at the expense of safety.
This crash isn’t an isolated incident: New York City has seen 32 fatal helicopter accidents since 1977, with the FAA tightening rules after a deadly 2018 crash.
Early video evidence suggests a catastrophic rotor failure.
And with no flight data recorders on board, the NTSB has a challenging investigation ahead.
Will this tragedy finally spark real change, or will these deadly accidents continue? Only time will tell.
