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The National Transportation Safety Board has released findings describing evidence that a sightseeing helicopter struck birds before crashing into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, killing six. The FAA notes helicopters are particularly vulnerable to bird strikes at low altitudes. Investigations have prompted safety reviews and potential new restrictions on nonessential flights.
The Pan Am DC-4, Clipper Endeavor, is located in the Atlantic by Expedition Unknown and Air/Sea Heritage Foundation using a sonar drone. The crash in 1952 led to preflight safety briefings and flotation equipment rules; the discovery may renew focus on aviation safety and memorialize victims.