The FAA issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Tours following a crash that killed five tourists and the pilot. The company's director of operations had agreed to suspend flights during the investigation but was subsequently fired, raising concerns of retaliation for prioritizing safety. The FAA is now conducting a thorough review of the company's operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The victims in the crash included a family from Spain, which heightened scrutiny over the overall safety of helicopter tours in the area.
The immediate firing of the Director of Operations raises serious safety concerns because it appears Mr. Roth retaliated against Mr. Costello for making the safety decision to cease operations during the investigation.
The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company's director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired,
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