The helicopter that broke apart mid-flight and plunged into the Hudson near Jersey City last week, killing the pilot and a family of five, flew more than 8,000 missions in the New York area during the last five and a half years, according to a flight history database compiled by the aviation consultancy FlightAware.
The recent settlement between Oakland Airport, the city of Alameda, and the Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity will facilitate a major expansion while addressing community concerns.