The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that evidence and witness accounts indicate the helicopter involved in the crash on April 10, 2025, struck multiple birds before descending into the river. The crash resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a family on vacation.
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NTSB reports evidence of bird strikes in NYC helicopter crash that killed six
The NTSB has indicated that a helicopter crash in New York City on April 10, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of six people, may have been caused by bird strikes. Witnesses reported seeing evidence of birds being struck prior to the helicopter's descent into the river.
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NYC helicopter crash that killed 6, including vacationing family, showed signs of bird strikes, NTSB says
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NTSB reports evidence of bird strikes in NYC helicopter crash that killed six