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NTSB cites pilot and air traffic controller in fatal 2024 Houston tour helicopter crash

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The NTSB found the pilot and an air traffic controller contributed to the 2024 Houston tour helicopter crash that killed all four people aboard. The Robinson R44 struck a radio tower, highlighting the safety risks of obstacle clearance and coordination during helicopter sightseeing operations.

Discovered 2026-09-23T15:20:36.418119-07:00 | 2026-09-23T15:20:36.418119-07:00

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  • The finding assigns contributing responsibility to both the pilot and air traffic control after an R44 struck a radio tower, providing a safety case study for helicopter operations and ATC coordination.
  • The crash killed all four people aboard, underscoring the consequences of obstacle-awareness and clearance failures in tour helicopter operations.

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2026-09-23T15:20:36.418119-07:00
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