Deadly Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Likely Caused by Bird Strike, NTSB Says The National Transportation Safety Board's conclusion that a bird strike likely caused last year's helicopter crash in the Hudson River near New York City raises more questions than answers about aviation safety.
The likelihood of bird strikes is often downplayed, but evidence suggests otherwise. Birds have been a persistent threat to aircraft for decades.
Despite advances in technology and warning systems, collisions with birds continue to occur at alarming rates.