NYC Helicopter Crash Spurs Calls for Heliport Closure | JQJO

A helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River, killing a pilot and a Spanish family, has reignited calls to close city heliports to non-essential traffic. Advocates, citing the age of many helicopters and a history of accidents, argue the crashes are predictable and preventable. The Stop the Chop group points to at least 38 deaths since 1977 and urges a ban on tourist flights. Mayor Adams, while acknowledging safety concerns, highlighted the tourism revenue generated by helicopter flights.