Tourist Helicopter Hit Geese Before Hudson River Crash, NTSB Documents Reveal

A tourist helicopter crashed into the Hudson River. Investigators examined the wreckage for clues. The National Transportation Safety Board released documents on the findings. Officials found remains of at least two birds on the rotor blades. The evidence indicates the helicopter struck geese before the crash. The bird strikes are considered a factor in the accident. The discovery raises safety concerns for low‑altitude flights. The investigation remains ongoing to determine the full cause.