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New Details Emerge in Fatal April 10 Helicopter Crash Over Hudson River

NTSB report reveals images of helicopter breakup; the crash killed six people, including a prominent family from Spain.


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A preliminary NTSB report on the April 10 helicopter crash over the Hudson River reveals new images depicting the aircraft’s catastrophic breakup midair. The helicopter, a Bell 206L-4, was seen yawing severely and separating from its tail shortly before plunging into the river, resulting in the deaths of six people. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs before the accident. Pilot Seankese Johnson, a former Navy SEAL with limited experience flying this model, had logged only 790 flight hours. The NTSB is investigating mechanical issues linked to the aircraft's prior transmission assembly problems and the pilot's use of unreported augmented sunglasses.

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