The crash of a helicopter in the Hudson River has reignited concerns about safety in the aerial tourism industry in New York. The Mayor of Jersey City has called for more regulations due to the crowded airspace along the Hudson River. The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order grounding the helicopter tour company involved in the crash, New York Helicopter Charter, after it voluntarily agreed to shut down operations following the incident in which six people were killed. However, the company’s CEO fired the director of operations who made the decision to cease operations, raising safety concerns. The crash involved a helicopter owned by Meridian Helicopters LLC, which was conducting an aerial tour when it crashed near Jersey City. This incident has prompted a federal investigation by the FAA to determine if the operator complies with regulations and effectively manages safety. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating to determine the cause of the crash. Concerns have been raised about the safety of helicopter tours in New York, as records show that the company involved in the crash had two prior safety incidents. Aviation experts believe the crash may have been caused by a catastrophic failure of the helicopter’s rotor.
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