Bird strike caused deadly 2025 helicopter crash in New York City, U.S. officials say

Europe World Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:55:23 GMT High confidence — 82/100

The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last April in New York City that killed six people, investigators said Thursday.
A bird strike has emerged as a possible cause of a helicopter crash that killed six people in New York City’s Hudson River.
The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of the sightseeing helicopter that crashed last year, investigators said Thursday.

The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last April in New York City that killed six people, investigators said Thursday.
A bird strike has emerged as a possible cause of a helicopter crash that killed six people in New York City’s Hudson River.
The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of the sightseeing helicopter that crashed last year, investigators said Thursday.

Sources: CBC, The Independent