Deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash renews safety loophole concerns - The Washington Post

Published
June 19, 2026
Location
New York City, New York
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: In April 2025, a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River, killing five Spanish tourists and the pilot. The accident highlighted safety concerns for skydiving planes and other commercial air tours. Investigators noted that such aircraft are subject to less scrutiny than air taxis or charter flights.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash renews safety loophole concerns - The Washington Post

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