New York Helicopter Tours, involved in a tragic crash resulting in the deaths of a pilot and a Spanish family of five, is ceasing operations immediately. The FAA will review the company’s safety records after pressure from Senator Chuck Schumer, who has spotlighted safety concerns in the helicopter tourism sector and urged federal authorities to enforce stricter regulations to prevent future accidents. This incident adds to a troubling history of helicopter tours in New York, with multiple deaths reported over the past two decades due to mechanical failures and pilot errors.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that New York Helicopter Tours will cease operations immediately following a fatal crash that killed a pilot and family of five.
Sen. Chuck Schumer called on federal authorities to revoke the company's permits and increase safety inspections for helicopter tour companies, citing their deadly track record.
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