Following a tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed an entire family and the pilot, Sen. Chuck Schumer praised the FAA for shutting down New York Helicopter Tours. He called for a review of safety standards for helicopter tours, emphasizing the need for stricter training requirements for pilots and mechanical checks. Schumer outlined four priorities for the investigation, including suitable helicopter types for tourism and financial stability tests for operators, highlighting that existing operational standards are insufficient for safety.
This company has an operating certificate from the FAA that is called a 'Part 91' - and it does not require the entire team of people who oversee or fly the helicopter to have the level of training and experience that commercial and passenger helicopter companies require.
Schumer wants the FAA to focus on four main objectives in the investigation: 'What is the right type or type(s) of helicopters, if any, to do tourism flights?'
He also stressed the importance of financial wherewithal tests for operators.
This company was operating at the lowest bar for safety, and across New York City, every single helicopter tour company has the same model, including FlyNyon.
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