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An NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says
By Josh Funk, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
Bird remains found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City and killed 6 people suggest that it struck several geese, investigators said Thursday.The National Transportation Safety Board reports released Thursday describe the eviden...
Key takeaway The National Transportation Safety Board reports released Thursday describe the evidence and witness reports that support there having been a bird strike before the helicopter plummeted into the river on April 10, 2025.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Bird remains found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City and killed 6 people suggest that it struck several geese, investigators said Thursday.The National Transportation Safety Board reports released Thursday describe the eviden...
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