The pilot of the tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday could not have saved himself or his five passengers after the aircraft’s rotor blades and tail boom detached in the air, according to aviation experts. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still investigating the cause of the crash, which killed the pilot and a family of five. Divers are currently searching for missing components of the helicopter, including the main rotor and transmission. Investigators will also examine maintenance records to determine if there were any issues with the aircraft in its history. The experts stated that such fatal crashes are rare, but the structural failure in this case is concerning. Eyewitness videos of the crash have been helpful for investigators, and the NTSB is requesting additional footage from the public to aid in the investigation. The primary way a rotor blade could detach is through a “mast bump,” which occurs when excessive flapping of the blades makes contact with the rotor mast. The investigation is ongoing, and all possible causes are being considered.
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