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  • Helicopter Crash Investigation: Aviation experts are considering “mast bumping” as a potential cause for the recent helicopter crash into the Hudson

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  • Mast Bumping Explained: Mast bumping is a helicopter malfunction that occurs primarily in two-bladed, teetering rotor systems. It involves the rotor hub impacting the mast due to low-G maneuvers or sudden control inputs, disrupting rotor balance.

  • Consequences of Mast Bumping: This impact can lead to loss of control, rotor separation, and ultimately, a crash.

  • Hudson River Location: The Hudson River is mainly located in New York State, with a portion forming the boundary between New York and New Jersey.

  • Hudson River Origin: It originates in the Adirondack Mountains and flows approximately 315 miles (507 km) before emptying into the Upper New York Bay.