Schumer Calls for FAA to Revoke Helicopter Tour Company Permits After Six Fatalities in Hudson River Crash on April 10

New York Senator Chuck Schumer is advocating for the revocation of operating permits for the helicopter tour company involved in a tragic accident on April 10, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a family of five from Spain and the pilot. In light of the crash, which saw the sightseeing chopper break apart midair before plunging into the Hudson River, Schumer has called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt flights by the company and to conduct expanded safety inspections of other tour operators. Schumer expressed concerns that many helicopter tour companies may be exploiting legal loopholes to bypass stricter safety regulations, emphasizing the need for immediate action to prioritize public safety as investigations into the incident continue.