US transportation safety officials released preliminary images of a NYC sightseeing helicopter crash that occurred on April 10, resulting in the deaths of five family members and the pilot. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report indicated the helicopter, a Bell 206L-4, broke apart in midair after several witnesses reported hearing loud bangs. Surveillance footage showed the aircraft separating into three sections. An aviation lawyer suggested mechanical issues may have precipitated the breakup, yet the report does not state the initial cause. A forensic examination of the wreckage is necessary for further clarity.
The helicopter began to break apart midair, leading to a crash that killed a family of five and the pilot, highlighting potential mechanical issues.
Witnesses heard loud bangs before the helicopter descended into the river, with blurry images indicating severe yawing and tail boom failure.
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