Accidents
Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours
Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'
A pair of well-known aviation attorneys are calling for better FAA oversight of the helicopter tour industry.
A pair of well-known aviation attorneys are calling for better FAA oversight of the helicopter tour industry.

A pair of well-known aviation attorneys said Wednesday’s crash of a Bell 407 helitour flight on Hawaii’s Big Island highlighted continued FAA oversight insufficiency of the industry. The helicopter, operated by Paradise Helicopters, crashed in a lava field. All six aboard survived, but two are seriously injured.