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Bird strikes may have caused the deadly Hudson River helicopter crash last year, with geese debris and witness reports pointing to a fatal collision. Unlike the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” plane landing, helicopters fly lower and are more vulnerable — and when struck, they can disintegrate mid-air. The operator, New York Helicopter Tours, shut down after the FAA grounded all flights following the firing of its safety-minded operations director — a move suspected as retaliation for agreeing to halt flights during the probe. This case underscores how safety protocols can’t be compromised — especially when lives are at stake.

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