The family of Trevor Cadigan, who died in a 2018 helicopter crash in New York City, has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $90 million. Initially awarded $116 million, the family chose to accept a reduced amount to avoid potential legal appeals. Their lawyer emphasized the settlement aimed for accountability and heightened awareness of safety practices within helicopter operations. The crash, caused by a malfunction due to safety harness issues, ended the lives of Cadigan and four others, drawing significant scrutiny on helicopter safety protocols.
Their primary objective was twofold, and that is, one, to ensure accountability for what happened to Trevor, and also to shine a bright light on dangerous helicopter operator practices and induce them to do a better, safer job.
The aircraft, which had no doors, plunged into the East River after a passenger restraint tether snagged on a floor-mounted fuel shut-off switch, stopping the engine.
The chief executive at FlyNYON stated that the company had made numerous changes over the past few years to improve safety, including changing safety harnesses, installing a new quick release system, and adding training for pilots.
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