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How safe are tourist tours over New York? The situation in the morning
In New York, six people died in a helicopter crash – a first classification and which is otherwise important on Friday.
Good morning dear readers,
The United States is the most popular long -distance travel destination for Germans. According to the official tourism organization Brand USA, 1.8 million Germans traveled to the United States in 2023. The majority of it is after new York. No surprise, the metropolis of the millions is the city of the heart for many, this author enclosed.
Now is In the middle of the city, a helicopter crashed on a tourist flight into the Hudson River. Six people are dead, including the pilot and a family of five from Spain. The investigation is still little known.
Perhaps you have already done such a sightseeing flight, have admired the skyline, the statue of freedom and the many bridges of this dream city from the air. Or you have it in the Easter holidays. This is also why such a tragedy is particularly keen on the heart – and perhaps increases existing fears.
How safe are helicopter tours like in New York?
In principle, as with any other means of transport, there is a risk of an accident. A look at the numbers can be Classification help:
- Around 30,000 helicopter flights take place in the metropolis every year. The majority are tourist flights.
- At least 32 people have been killed in helicopter crashes in New York City since 1977, reports the AP news agency. The last fatal helicopter crash was in 2018.
- In a report for 2023, the US Federal Aviation Agency FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) states that the nationwide accident rate for helicopters was 1.14 per 100,000 flight hours.
Fores of flying is complex. If in doubt, a look at the statistics only helps to a limited extent. So if you feel uncomfortable – stay on the floor. And if you still choose a flight, there are points that you can pay attention to. And pilot for 30 years. He advises to pay attention to the most modern fleet as possible: “The new, the better”. He advises against blissful flights without doors (so-called Doors-off-Experiences). And if you want to deal with the selected travel company, you can find the website of the More information.
Stay confident and have a nice Friday.
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New ministries: The Berlin Bullshit lists
Union and SPD have agreed on a common coalition agreement this week. It is already clear which party will get which ministry. But who will lead these ministries? In the daily podcast “5-minute talk”, the political chiefs of the star the way to cabinet formation.
“We won’t argue, less argue, maybe it happens”
Said coalition has not yet started – but (like all the governments) wants to do everything better. CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann announced on Thursday evening on Thursday evening in the ZDF program of Maybrit Illner that the coalition wanted to create a better atmosphere with an immediate program.
The aim is that “there is a different mood in Germany during the summer break”. The Union and SPD and SPD are also less dispute than in traffic lights: “We will not argue, less argue, maybe it happens. But we have now all felt that we all have a responsibility”. Something is different, but Linnemann also says: “We will have to be measured by that.”
What else is important today
- Donald Trump is undergoing the annual health check that all US presidents complete. The 78-year-old often plays golf, is a non-smoker and does not drink alcohol. On the other hand, he loves to eat fast food and fried steaks. During his first term as a result of his healthy habit, doubts about the reliability of the information on his state had become loud.
- The detained Turkish opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu has to answer in two processes in court. He was discontinued as mayor of Istanbul. Critics call the procedures politically. There are therefore massive protests in Turkey.
- According to the presentation of the coalition agreement, Fridays for future calls on protests nationwide. The movement for more climate protection is demonstrated under the motto “#Don’tellourfuture”.
With material from the agencies.
Source: Stern
I have been working in the news industry for over 6 years, first as a reporter and now as an editor. I have covered politics extensively, and my work has appeared in major newspapers and online news outlets around the world. In addition to my writing, I also contribute regularly to 24 Hours World.
