File photo of the victims of the helicopter crash in New York City, Thursday, April 10, 2025. The family of five killed in the tragedy included Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Mercè Camprubí Montal, a global manager at an energy technology company, and three children. The pilot was also killed. (New York Helicopter Tours, LLC)

NYC Helicopter Tour Company to Stop Operations After Fatal Crash, FAA Says

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The Federal Aviation Administration said it will launch an immediate review of the New York Helicopter Tours’ license and safety record.

The Epoch Times | by Aldgra Fredly | April 13, 2025

Source: NYC Helicopter Tour Company to Stop Operations After Fatal Crash, FAA Says | The Epoch Times


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The helicopter tour company involved in the fatal crash over New York City’s Hudson River on April 10 will cease operations immediately, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Sunday.

FAA stated that it will launch an immediate review of the New York Helicopter Tours’ license and safety record in the aftermath of the crash that resulted in six fatalities.

“Safety is the FAA’s number one priority, and we will not hesitate to act to protect the flying public,” it said in a statement, adding that it will support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the incident.

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