Mysterious aftermath of helicopter crash in New York, as no flight data recorder was found
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a helicopter crash occurred north of Manhattan on Thursday afternoon, taking the lives of all seven occupants. The Bell 206 helicopter, operated by New York Helicopter Charter Inc., came crashing down, leaving the city in mourning.
The pilot of the helicopter has not been explicitly named in the search results, but the CEO of New York Helicopter Charter Inc. confirmed that the pilot had radioed minutes before the crash, expressing a need for more fuel. Further details about the pilot's training and experience beyond the legal minimum are currently unavailable.
One of the victims was identified as a manager of Siemens Mobility, a subsidiary of Siemens. The identities of the other six victims are yet to be officially released.
Since its last major inspection on March 1st, the helicopter had completed seven sightseeing flights. The helicopter had six people on board at the time of the crash.
The cause of the crash remains a mystery at this time. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to this tragic incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are working together to piece together the events that unfolded.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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