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Helicopter tours of NYC have a controversial and deadly history
Tech executive Agustin Escobar was among the six killed in the April 10 crash, the company confirmed. Escobar's family ‒ ...
A Tragic End to a Helicopter Pilot’s New Adventure
Seankese Johnson, 36, was killed along with five passengers when the sightseeing helicopter he was flying suddenly crashed ...
The mayor of New York encourages tourists not to shy away from helicopter rides despite the accident: "If they prefer to use it, they should do so"
Surprising reflection from New York Mayor Eric Adams hours after the tragic helicopter accident that carried the family of ...
Are Helicopter Tours Safe? Deadly New York Crash Spotlights Troubling History
A family of five and a pilot were killed when their tourist chopper crashed into the Hudson River near New York City on ...
Fatal NYC helicopter crash prompts GOP lawmaker to call for ending popular tourist flights
A GOP lawmaker has called for ending New York City helicopter tour flights in the wake of Thursday's deadly tragedy on the ...
NY helicopter tour CEO says pilot was flying back to base to refuel before crash in Hudson River that killed tech exec and family
The owner of the NYC helicopter tour company claimed the doomed chopper was en route back to base to refuel before crashing ...
Tragic New York helicopter crash claims lives of Spanish Siemens executive Agustín Escobar and his family
A horrific tragedy unfolded in New York when a helicopter carrying five Spanish nationals plummeted into the Hudson River.
High above the city, low on oversight: Are helicopter tours putting lives at risk?
A tragic sightseeing tour turned fatal in New York City, raising urgent questions about the safety of helicopter tourism across the U.S.