Helicopter Down: Bird Strike or Cover-Up | Philadelphia News

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River after a suspected bird strike—geese remains found on the rotors, witnesses saw flocks take off moments before. This isn’t the first time: 24 bird strike incidents in 25 years, three fatal. Pilots are warned to avoid bird-heavy zones and fly slower. Echoes of “Miracle on the Hudson” remind us how deadly bird strikes can be. The chopper went down just 18 minutes after takeoff near the Statue of Liberty, with debris and smoke seen before impact. Recovery crews retrieved the wreckage. The operator, New York Helicopter Tours, shut down—prompting FAA grounding after they fired their safety-minded director, suspected retaliation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c1867f6c86ebf7c