A tour helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people. The cause of the crash is unknown. Witnesses heard loud bangs before the helicopter broke apart midair. The helicopter belonged to New York Helicopter Tours, which shut down after the crash.
Key Points
Helicopter broke into three major sections midair before crashing
Pilot was wearing computer-augmented sunglasses with video and audio recording capability
New York Helicopter Tours shut down operations after the crash
Pros
Detailed account of the helicopter crash incident
Provides information on the flight path and events leading to the crash
Cons
Tragic loss of six lives, including a Navy SEAL veteran pilot and a Spanish family