New York Helicopter Tours, the company behind the helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people, including a family of five from Spain and the pilot, will shut down immediately, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA will also conduct a review of the company’s license and safety records. The helicopter that crashed did not have flight recorders or on-board cameras.
The company’s website expressed deep sadness over the accident, but the president, Michael Roth, has not commented. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of civilian helicopter flights in New York and nationwide, with calls for ramp inspections and increased regulations on helicopter tours. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for a full investigation and temporary halt to flights until safety concerns are addressed.
New York Mayor Eric Adams believes a full ban on helicopter tours in the city is not necessary, while the Eastern Regional Helicopter Council insists that sightseeing tours in the city already adhere to strict regulations. The FAA is conducting a nationwide analysis of airplane and helicopter safety and will host a helicopter safety panel on April 22 to discuss their findings and recommendations.
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