NYC sightseeing helicopter makes emergency landing after reporting possible engine trouble
The Bell 206’s tail rotor was sheared off, and the two people aboard were reported OK after the emergency landing, officials said.
- On Tuesday, a Fly NYON sightseeing helicopter made a hard landing at the Port Jersey Marine Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, after the pilot reported possible engine trouble around 9 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said.
- The pilot declared a "Mayday" to air traffic control, reporting an engine failure and requesting an immediate landing spot outside the airport to ensure safe descent.
- Two people were aboard The Bell helicopter, which sustained significant damage including a sheared-off tail rotor; the Port Authority reported no major injuries.
- The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of the incident, while investigators discovered remains of several geese on the aircraft, suggesting a possible bird strike.
- Last week, the Inspector General announced an audit of sightseeing helicopter regulations, citing "longstanding concerns regarding the industry's safety" following a fatal Bell 206L-4 crash last year that killed all six people aboard.
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