Following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six individuals, including a family of four and the pilot, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that New York Helicopter Tours would cease operations immediately. The accident occurred in the Hudson River on April 10, 2025. Company CEO Michael Roth stated that the shutdown was mandated by the FAA and expressed sadness over the situation. The FAA plans to review the company's safety record while New York Helicopter Tours is committed to cooperating with ongoing investigations and supporting affected families.
New York Helicopter Tours is profoundly saddened by the tragic accident and loss of life that occurred on April 10, 2025, involving one of our helicopters in the Hudson River.
It wasn't my choice, I didn't want to close... Maybe, I don't know about returning to operations.
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