The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue. By Christine Chung The deadly ...
The most breathtaking way to capture New York City’s iconic skyline from above is now mired in scrutiny after a tourism helicopter crashed, killing everyone on board. There are “upwards of 30,000 to ...
A view of Kauai's Napali Coast from a helicopter tour in May 2022. Photo Credit: Jenn Martins Although crashes are uncommon, the U.S. helicopter sightseeing industry has a long history of crashes and ...
The fatal helicopter crash in the Hudson River is reigniting calls for more stringent regulation of sightseeing tours around the U.S. These tours have surged in popularity—not just in New York City ...