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Bird Strike Likely Caused Hudson Helicopter Crash | Bend News
A bird strike likely caused the deadly April helicopter crash in the Hudson River, according to the NTSB, which released over 2,000 pages of preliminary findings showing the chopper collided with multiple large birds—including Canada Geese and black-backed Gulls—before plunging into the water. The crash claimed six lives, including a pilot and a Spanish family of four. The operator, New York Helicopter Charter, has since shut down, and while the NTSB hasn’t set a date for its final report, this tragedy underscores the unpredictable dangers even routine flights can face. Listen in comfort:Get…
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