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Dramatic new video captures desperate attempts to rescue victims of Hudson River helicopter crash that killed family of 5, pilot
New video shows the NYPD’s dramatic response to the deadly Hudson River helicopter crash that killed a pilot and a tourist ...
Ventura man faces federal charges involving alleged helicopter parts fraud
Federal prosecutors have accused Jared Michael Swensen of installing helicopter parts with more use than he told customers ...
After deadly helicopter crash in New York, tour company shuts down operations, FAA says
New York Helicopter Tours, the company involved in the deadly crash on the Hudson River last week​, is shutting down its ...
N.Y.C. Helicopter Company Shuts Operations After Deadly Crash, F.A.A. Says
All six people on board the craft, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, died when it crashed into the Hudson River on ...
High above the city, low on oversight: Are helicopter tours putting lives at risk?
A sightseeing tour turned to tragedy in New York City and has raised questions about the safety of helicopter tourism across ...
How a penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa
A penguin inside a carboard box led to a helicopter crash in South Africa, the country's Civil Aviation Authority said in a ...
FAA emergency order grounds NYC helicopter tour company involved in deadly crash
Federal aviation regulators issued an emergency order Monday grounding the helicopter tour company involved in a deadly New ...
Is helicopter tourism safe? Questions swirl over the popular thrill rides after a recent tragedy
Aerial tours often involve multitasking pilots, tricky aircraft and fewer regulations compared to planes. But helicopter tour experts say many safeguards help protect pilots and passengers.