NYC helicopter crash possibly caused by bird strike, NTSB documents indicate
Summary
NTSB documents indicate a bird strike possibly caused a sightseeing helicopter to break up and crash in New York City's Hudson River 15 months ago, killing six people. Investigators had previously examined rotor blades.
How coverage differs
- Left: Investigators reveal bird strike caused tragic NYC helicopter crash Left-leaning outlets focus on the National Transportation Safety Board's documents indicating a bird strike as the possible cause of the deadly NYC helicopter crash. They highlight the tragic loss of six lives in the Hudson River incident 15 months ago.
- Center: Investigators suggest bird strike caused fatal helicopter crash Center outlets report on investigators' statements that a bird strike might have led to the Hudson River helicopter crash. They neutrally present the NTSB documents indicating this as a possible cause for the incident that killed six people.