Case Study: Tragic Tourist Helicopter Crash in Manhattan’s Hudson River

Case Study: Tragic Tourist Helicopter Crash in Manhattan’s Hudson River

This case study examines the tragic crash of a tourist helicopter over Manhattan’s Hudson River on April 10, 2025, which claimed six lives, including a Spanish family of five. The Bell 206L-4, operated by New York Helicopter Charter Inc., suffered a mid-air breakup just 18 minutes into a sightseeing tour. The study delves into the flight path, suspected mechanical failure, the operator's history, and the broader implications for urban helicopter tourism safety.