Canada Geese

A New York City helicopter crash in 2025 that killed six people, including a Siemens business executive and his family, shows evidence of a bird strike, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Bird remains found on the wreckage suggest the helicopter collided with geese before plummeting into the Hudson River, raising aviation safety concerns.

A sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River in New York City last year, killing six people, shows signs of a bird strike, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Evidence including bird remains on the wreckage and witness reports suggest the helicopter struck several geese before the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration notes helicopters are particularly vulnerable to bird strikes due to low-altitude flights.

An Alabama homeowners’ association voted to euthanize hundreds of federally protected Canada geese in the Edgewater neighborhood due to concerns over public health, safety, and environmental damage. Residents and some board members oppose the cull, advocating for non-lethal solutions like manual cleaning of goose waste, though the HOA has not postponed the decision.

Moncton has successfully controlled the Canada geese population in Centennial Park after testing methods like remote-controlled hazing vehicles and strobing sleep-deprivation devices. An official confirmed the city has found an effective solution.