NTSB: Chopper that crashed into NY river too heavy

Published December 20, 2012 10:05pm ET



NEW YORK (AP) — A helicopter that crashed into the East River during a sightseeing tour last fall, killing three people taking part in a birthday celebration, was carrying too much weight, according to a federal report released Thursday.

The National Transportation Safety Board report doesn’t conclude what caused the crash, which occurred near the United Nations headquarters; a determination is expected in about two months.

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