NTSB wants halt on doors-off sightseeing helicopter rides

In the wake of a fatal 2018 crash of an Airbus AS350 helicopter into New York City’s East River, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a halt to doors-off helicopter flights that place passengers in supplemental passenger restraints - until federal regulators can better evaluate the safety of the restraints, which could interfere with the aircraft and hamper escape. Loophole allows regulatory exception In addition, the NTSB strongly urged the Federal Aviation Administration to close a loophole that allows certain doors-off sightseeing . . .

Doors off Photo Experience vs a Doors On Helicopter Ride - FlyNYON

Doors off Photo Experience vs a Doors On Helicopter Ride - FlyNYON

Schumer calls for helicopter company to end 'open-door' flights after fatal East River crash

City issues ban on doors-off helicopter tour flights

Anti-Helicopter Noise Bill Vetoed - AVweb

Sightseeing company that ran fatal East River helicopter crash continues to operate banned 'doors-off' flights – New York Daily News

Content Archive: February 2018

Doors-off helicopter flight

NTSB Says Enough to Helicopter Flights With Open Doors - FLYING Magazine

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