Bird Strike Caused Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash, Officials Say
U.S. officials and documents indicate that a tourist helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River, killing six people, was struck by geese. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed signs of a bird strike as the cause of the fatal accident.
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Tourist Helicopter Struck Geese Before Crashing in Hudson River, Documents Show
Officials discovered remains from at least two birds on the helicopter’s rotor blades, according to documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board.
By Karoun Demirjian
Read full article →Bird strike caused deadly 2025 helicopter crash in New York City, U.S. officials say
The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last April in New York City that killed six people, investigators said Thursday.
Read full article →Bird strike may have caused NYC helicopter crash that killed 6, NTSB says
Helicopters are especially vulnerable to bird strikes because they fly at low altitudes
By Josh Funk
Read full article →NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year showed signs of a bird strike, safety board says
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