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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Baby hawk rescued from Chatham highway
PITTSBORO — Thanks to the quick thinking and teamwork of two Chatham County Sheriff's Office employees, a young hawk is safe and receiving care after a dangerous brush with traffic. CCSO Investigator Jon Murray was heading home after his shift on May 15 when something unusual caught his eye near the intersection of NC 22 and NC 42. Sitting motionless in the road was a baby hawk, vulnerable as vehicles passed close by. 'It wasn't trying to fly away,' Murray said. 'It just sat there while cars went right by it.' Realizing the bird was likely injured or too young to fly, Murray carefully secured it in a blanket and contacted the Chatham County Sheriff's Animal Resource Center for assistance. Animal Resource Officer Justin Green responded and took custody of the hawk, which appeared to have fallen from its nest. Green transported the raptor to Holly's Nest Animal Rescue, a local licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, where it will remain until it's old enough to survive on its own. 'We're grateful Jon spotted it when he did,' Green said. Holly's Nest, 309 Lazy Waters Lane north of Sanford, specializes in the care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife and partners regularly with local agencies to ensure animals receive the help they need.
Irish Examiner
08-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Bertha's Revenge Gin announce closure of Cork-based distillery
The founders of Ballyvolane House Spirits Company have announced that they will be closing their distillery based at Ballyvolane House in Cork. After 10 years of being active players in small-batch distilling, founders Justin Green and Antony Jackson will take a step back from the craft at the end of May as they wind down operations. Having scratched heads, studied tea leaves, and consulted with wives, Ballyvolane House Spirits Company was established in May 2015 - borne out of a shared passion for food and drink, coupled with many years spent in the world of catering, hospitality, marketing, and wine. The privately-owned business based on the grounds of Ballyvolane House near Castlelyons will wind down at the end of May, but Green and Jackson hope that the popular Bertha's Revenge brand will continue under new stewardship. The pair shared a video on social media with an accompanying caption thanking their loyal customers for their support over the years. 'After 10 years of hard work, triumphs, disasters, giggles and tears we are sad to announce that the Ballyvolane House Spirits Company will be winding down at the end of May,' the caption read. 'We are hopeful that the Bertha's Revenge brand will continue under new and energetic stewardship, but it will no longer be produced on site at Ballyvolane House, nor will Antony or Justin be at the helm.' Ballyvolane House in Cork has been home to Bertha's Revenge gin since May 2015. They thanked their distribution partners, both at home and abroad, along with friends in the retail and hospitality trade, and their customers for their support since launching the brand in 2015. 'A very special thank you is due to the fine, gin-drinking public from Ireland and abroad who engaged with us, flirted with the brand and fell in love with our gin named after a cow from Co. Kerry,' they continued. 'From bar stools to kitchen tables, from intimate picnics in wild places to gleeful wedding celebrations, we could never have hoped that Bertha would resonate with so many people.' Limited stock of Bertha's Revenge Gin and Bertha's Revenge Sloe Gin is available to purchase, and those interested in picking up a case or two can email info@ Read More A murder mystery and the return of the shared table: Five great events at Cork on a Fork
The Guardian
08-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
New York helicopter broke apart in midair before deadly crash, report shows
US air officials have released images of the New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed earlier this year, killing a family of five and the pilot, showing that the aircraft began to break apart in midair, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday. The report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the government's first public explanation about what might have happened on 10 April, when the Bell 206L-4 plunged into the river. 'Several witnesses described hearing several loud 'bangs' emanating from the helicopter before it broke up and descended into the river,' the report said. The helicopter had flown from the Statue of Liberty, up to the George Washington Bridge and then made a 180-degree turn to head back downtown, the report said. 'Surveillance video (with accompanying audio) captured the helicopter traveling south before it suddenly separated into three major sections: fuselage (including the engine), main rotor system (including both main rotor blades, transmission and roof-beam structure), and the tail boom (including the tail rotor),' it continued. Justin Green, an aviation lawyer and former Marine helicopter pilot, told the Associated Press that a sequence of blurry images released by the NTSB show the helicopter yawing severely and the tail boom failing, suggesting it was probably struck by the aircraft's main rotor blades during flight. 'It's clear that some mechanical issue precipitated the breakup,' Green said. But the report does not look at the initial cause of the helicopter's break-up. The cause, Green said, will likely be determined by a forensic examination of the wreckage recovered from the river. 'A tail strike could be caused by a pilot not handling a loss of power emergency and allowing the rotor rpm to decay, which makes the rotors flap up and down more and that can cause a strike,' he said. The helicopter, a Bell 206L-4 built in 2004, had operated about 50 hours since its last inspection on 27 February, according to the NTSB report. The helicopter's airframe accrued nearly 13,000 total hours of operation, and the engine accrued more than 23,000 hours. Maintenance records from the federal aviation administration (FAA) show the aircraft had an issue involving its transmission assembly last September. The helicopter, operated by tour company New York Helicopter, was not equipped with any video or data recording devices, but the preliminary report said that photos taken before the group departed showed that pilot Seankese Johnson, a 36-year-old former Navy SEAL, was wearing computer-augmented sunglasses, which would have had video and audio recording capability. The glasses have not been recovered. Johnson received his commercial pilot's license in 2023 and had logged 790 hours of flight time, the NTSB report said. Retired NTSB investigator Al Yurman told the AP that Johnson did not appear to be particularly experienced flying a Bell 206L-4. The agency said in its report Johnson had fewer than 50 hours of flight in that type of aircraft. 'It's quite sophisticated for that type of work,' Yurman said. 'I would prefer to have someone more experienced, but we'll know more when the full report comes out.' The tour operator, New York Helicopter, has been through bankruptcy and faced ongoing lawsuits in recent years. The company has said it is cooperating with authorities in the investigation. Agustín Escobar, 49; Mercè Camprubí Montal, 39; and their children Victor, 4, Mercedes, 8, and Agustin, 10, members of a prominent Barcelona family, were killed in the crash. Officials have said Escobar, global CEO of rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, was in the New York area on business and his family had joined him for a birthday celebration. The incident has brought helicopter sightseeing tours around Manhattan under scrutiny. Five commercial sightseeing helicopters have gone down in the rivers around Manhattan since 2005 as a result of mechanical failure, pilot error or collision, killing 20 people. A total of 38 people have died in helicopter failures since 1977. The last had occurred in 2019. Chuck Schumer, a New York senator, said soon after the latest crash that 'there is one thing we know for sure about New York City's helicopter tour companies: they have a deadly track record, and it is usually the companies – not the pilots – that are openly manipulating Federal Aviation Administration rules, cutting corners and putting profits over people'. But Eric Adams, New York City's mayor, rejected calls to ban non-essential air travel around the city, arguing that it supports efforts to attract businesses and tourism. 'That is part of the attractions of businesses being in the city, people coming to the city, seeing the city from the air. As part of the attraction, what we must do is make sure it's safe, make sure is done correctly,' the mayor said.
NBC News
08-05-2025
- NBC News
New report shows helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6 in New York
NEW YORK — Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. The series of still photographs taken from surveillance camera video shows the fuselage, containing the engine and rotors, separating from the helicopter's tail. The rotor blades and the transmission then detach from the cabin that's carrying the passengers and the pilot. The images were included in the preliminary report about the flight released by the National Transportation Safety Board. 'Several witnesses described hearing several loud 'bangs' emanating from the helicopter before it broke up and descended into the river,' the report says. Justin Green, an aviation lawyer and former Marine helicopter pilot, said the sequence of images shows the helicopter yawing severely and the tail boom failing, suggesting it was most likely struck by the aircraft's main rotor blades while in flight. 'It's clear that some mechanical issue precipitated the breakup,' he said. 'We still do not know the exact issues, only potential causes.' The initial NTSB report, which runs about six pages, does not address the initial cause of 'the in-flight breakup of the aircraft,' he said. That will likely be determined by a forensic examination of the wreckage itself, including the rotor blades, the engine and transmission. Federal Aviation Administration records show the aircraft, a Bell 206L-4, was built in 2004 and had a maintenance issue last September involving its transmission assembly. The NTSB said previously that the aircraft, which was operated by tour company New York Helicopter, was not equipped with any video or data recording devices. But on Wednesday, it said photos taken beforehand show that the pilot, Seankese Johnson, was wearing computer-augmented sunglasses, which would have had video and audio recording capability. The glasses have not been recovered, however. Johnson, a 36-year-old former Navy SEAL, received his commercial pilot's license in 2023 and had logged 790 hours of flight time, according to the NTSB report. But he didn't appear to be particularly experienced flying a Bell 206L-4, according to Al Yurman, a retired NTSB investigator, who noted the report found he had fewer than 50 hours of flight in that type of aircraft. 'It's quite sophisticated for that type of work,' Yurman said. 'I would prefer to have someone more experienced but we'll know more when the full report comes out.' The report said Johnson worked a '10 days on/10 days off schedule' and the April 10 flight was his first day back after 10 days off. The flight was also the eighth of the day for the pilot and the helicopter. The aircraft was on a typical tour, departing from the downtown heliport by Wall Street around 3 p.m. and flying north along the Manhattan skyline before heading south toward the Statue of Liberty. Less than 18 minutes into the flight, witnesses saw the tail and main rotor break away and smoke pouring from the spinning helicopter. In recent years, New York Helicopter, the tour company, went through bankruptcy and faced ongoing lawsuits over alleged debts. The company has said it is cooperating with authorities in the investigation. No one answered the phone at its office or responded to an email seeking comment on Wednesday. The crash was among a recent string of aircraft disasters and close calls that left some people worried about the safety of flying in the U.S. It also revived concerns about the popular and costly aerial tours over New York City. Five commercial sightseeing helicopters have gone down in the rivers around Manhattan since 2005 as a result of mechanical failure, pilot error or collision, killing 20 people. The April 10 crash killed a prominent family from Barcelona, Spain: Agustín Escobar, 49; Mercè Camprubí Montal, 39; and their children Victor, 4, Mercedes, 8, and Agustin, 10. Officials have said Escobar, global CEO of rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, was in the New York area on business. Montal, who worked for Siemens Energy and was the granddaughter of a former president of the famous Barcelona FC soccer club, flew in with their children to meet him. Mercedes would have turned 9 the day after the crash.
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6
Published May 07, 2025 • 3 minute read In this photo taken from video, a helicopter falls from the sky into the Hudson River , Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. Photo by Bruce Wall / AP NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The series of still photographs taken from surveillance camera video shows the fuselage, containing the engine and rotors, separating from the helicopter's tail. The rotor blades and the transmission then detach from the cabin that's carrying the passengers and the pilot. The images were included in the preliminary report about the flight released by the National Transportation Safety Board. 'Several witnesses described hearing several loud 'bangs' emanating from the helicopter before it broke up and descended into the river,' the report says. Justin Green, an aviation lawyer and former Marine helicopter pilot, said the sequence of images shows the helicopter yawing severely and the tail boom failing, suggesting it was most likely struck by the aircraft's main rotor blades during flight. 'It's clear that some mechanical issue precipitated the breakup,' he said. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The initial report, which runs about six pages, does not address the initial cause of the breakup. That, Green said, will likely be determined by a forensic examination of the wreckage itself, including the rotor blades, the engine and transmission. 'A tail strike could be caused by a pilot not handling a loss of power emergency and allowing the rotor rpm to decay, which makes the rotors flap up and down more and that can cause a strike,' he said. The aircraft, a Bell 206L-4 built in 2004, also appeared to be fairly old and well used, according to Green. At the time of the crash, the helicopter had operated about 50 hours since its last inspection on Feb. 27, according to the NTSB report. The helicopter's airframe accrued nearly 13,000 total hours of operation, and the engine accrued more than 23,000 hours. Federal Aviation Administration records also show the aircraft had a maintenance issue last September involving its transmission assembly. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The NTSB will be looking at the overhaul and maintenance records to make sure everything is up to date,' Green said. The NTSB said previously that the aircraft, operated by tour company New York Helicopter, was not equipped with any video or data recording devices. But on Wednesday, it said photos taken beforehand show that the pilot, Seankese Johnson, was wearing computer-augmented sunglasses, which would have had video and audio recording capability. The glasses have not been recovered. Johnson, a 36-year-old former Navy SEAL, received his commercial pilot's license in 2023 and had logged 790 hours of flight time, the NTSB report said. But he didn't appear to be particularly experienced flying a Bell 206L-4, observed Al Yurman, a retired NTSB investigator. The agency said in its report Johnson had fewer than 50 hours of flight in that type of aircraft. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's quite sophisticated for that type of work,' Yurman said. 'I would prefer to have someone more experienced, but we'll know more when the full report comes out.' The report said Johnson worked a '10 days on/10 days off schedule' and the April 10 flight was his first day back after 10 days off. The flight was also the eighth that day for the pilot and the helicopter. The aircraft was on a typical tour, departing from the downtown heliport by Wall Street around 3 p.m. and flying north along the Manhattan skyline before heading south toward the Statue of Liberty. Less than 18 minutes into the flight, witnesses saw the tail and main rotor break away and smoke pouring from the spinning helicopter. In recent years New York Helicopter, the tour company, went through bankruptcy and faced ongoing lawsuits over alleged debts. The company has said it is cooperating with authorities in the investigation. No one answered the phone at its office or responded to an email seeking comment on Wednesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The crash was among a recent string of aircraft disasters and close calls that left some people worried about the safety of flying in the U.S. It also revived concerns about the popular and costly aerial tours over New York City. Five commercial sightseeing helicopters have gone down in the rivers around Manhattan since 2005 as a result of mechanical failure, pilot error or collision, killing 20 people. The April 10 crash killed a prominent family from Barcelona, Spain: Agustin Escobar, 49; Merce Camprubi Montal, 39; and their children Victor, 4, Mercedes, 8, and Agustin, 10. Officials have said Escobar, global CEO of rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, was in the New York area on business. Montal, who worked for Siemens Energy and was the granddaughter of a former president of the famous Barcelona FC soccer club, flew in with their children to meet him. Television Canada Canada Columnists Soccer
