An NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says

A New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River in 2025, killing six people, shows evidence of multiple bird strikes, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Remains of geese were found on the helicopter's rotors and stabilizer, suggesting the strikes contributed to the crash. Investigators noted the pilot was likely not at fault due to the unpredictable nature of bird strikes.