A helicopter crash into the Hudson River on Thursday claimed the lives of six individuals and raised significant safety concerns due to the absence of flight recording devices and lack of recent inspections. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the helicopter, crashing during its eighth tourist flight, had not undergone any major inspection since March 1. The NTSB's prior calls for stricter regulations on tourist helicopter flights highlight a systemic oversight issue, indicating that operational safety standards are less stringent for such flights compared to other commercial aviation sectors.
The lack of flight recording devices and missed major inspections limited the investigation into the helicopter crash on the Hudson River, resulting in six fatalities.
The NTSB report indicated that helicopter tour flights need stronger regulations as current oversight is insufficient for ensuring passenger safety.
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