Helicopter in fatal New York crash lacked flight recorders, NTSB says
- The National Transportation Safety Board announced that the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River was not equipped with flight recorders.
- All six people onboard, including three children, were killed in the crash.
- There were no video or camera recorders recovered from the helicopter, according to the NTSB.
- The helicopter last underwent a major inspection on March 1.
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No flight recorders in fatal NYC chopper crash, says National Transportation Safety Board
NEW YORK, April 14 — The helicopter that crashed into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board including three children, lacked flight recorders, the National Transportation Safety Board said. No video or camera recorders have been recovered from the Bell 206 helicopter, the NTSB said late on Saturday, and none of the equipment on it had recorded information that would help the investigation. Divers from the NYPD…
Tragic Hudson River Helicopter Crash Spurs FAA Safety Review
Tragic Hudson River Helicopter Crash Spurs FAA Safety Review A tragic helicopter crash into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday claimed six lives, including three children, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Crucially, the Bell 206 helicopter lacked any flight recorders, hindering the investigation into the deadly incident.Efforts are underway to retrieve missing parts of the craft, such as the main rotor and gear…
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