A tourist helicopter crash in New York City's East River that killed all five passengers was 'survivable,' but a secondary harness system likely preventing them from escaping, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
After the crash, questions arose over the harnesses and their effectiveness.
File photo of emergency first responders attending a call after a helicopter crashed in the East River on March 11, 2018, in New York City. The crash claimed five lives.
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