The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a helicopter crash into the Hudson River, recovering critical components from the Bell 206L-4, including the main rotor and tail rotor systems. All six individuals aboard, including a Siemens executive and three children, were killed. The helicopter was conducting a commercial air tour under less stringent regulations. NTSB noted the disproportionately high crash rates in such air tours compared to traditional commercial flights, underscoring safety concerns in this operational category.
"The recovered parts will be transported to a secure facility for further examination, the NTSB said in an investigative update on Monday."
"The incidence of air tour crashes in the United States is disproportionately high relative to similar commercial aviation operations, and air tours operating under Part 91 governance crash significantly more than those governed by Part 135."
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