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Federal Authorities Ground New York Helicopter Charter Following Fatal Crash

The FAA has grounded New York Helicopter Tours as investigations reveal safety concerns and retaliatory firing of operations director during crash probe.

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Federal aviation regulators have grounded New York Helicopter Tours after its director of operations was fired shortly after initiating a temporary flight suspension. The FAA suspects retaliation, raising serious safety concerns. The crash on Thursday claimed six lives, including five Spanish tourists and pilot Seankese Johnson. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB found that key helicopter components were recovered from the Hudson River, which will aid in determining the cause of the accident. The crash has sparked intense discussions on aviation safety and regulations surrounding helicopter tours.

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A Bell 206 LongRanger IV operated by New York Helicopter Tours was involved in the crash.

New York Helicopter Tours has shut down its operations immediately.

The FAA is launching an immediate review of New York Helicopter Tours' license and safety record. Additionally, the FAA will host a helicopter safety panel on April 22.

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