New York Helicopter Tours shuts down after Hudson River crash that killed 6: FAA

The Big Apple sightseeing company involved in the Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six is shutting down its operations “immediately,” the Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday night, three days after the deadly disaster.A chopper operated by New York Helicopter Tours plunged into the frigid waters off Manhattan Thursday — killing a Siemens executive, his wife and their three young children who were visiting from Spain and the pilot, who was a Navy veteran.“New York Helicopter Tours — the company involved in the deadly crash on the Hudson earlier this week — is shutting down their operations immediately,” the FAA tweeted.“We will continue to support NTSB’s investigation.Additionally, the FAA will be launching an immediate review of the tour operator’s license and safety record.”The FAA did not make clear if the business would be shut down permanently and did not return an email seeking clarity late Sunday.When reached by phone, New York Helicopter Tours CEO Michael Roth confirmed that his company was ceasing operations at the demand of the federal agency.“It wasn’t my choice, I didn’t want to close,” he told The Post.When asked if there was a chance of returning to operations, Roth replied, “Maybe, I don’t know.”A day earlier, a company representative said the business was “not operating until further notice.”New York Helicopter Tours said it was “fully cooperating” with the federal officials probing the crash in a statement on its website.“New York Helicopter Tours is profoundly saddened by the tragic accident and loss of life that occurred on April 10, 2025, involving one of our helicopters in the Hudson River.

At New York Helicopter Tours, the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew has always been the cornerstone of our operations,” the company said.“Our immediate focus is supporting the families and their loved ones affected by this tragedy, as well as fully cooperating with the FAA ...