tour helicopter crash (on Oahu)

[Pilgrim]

I remember when it was suggested that tour companies fly over the ocean rather than expose residents to incessant noise by flying over their homes the tour companies claimed it was too dangerous. Too dangerous for who??? They claimed it would cost them too much money to buy the safety equipment required to fly over water. If people going on tours want to accept the risks of flying in helicopters fine - but nobody on the ground just living their lives should have to pay the price. I hope it's a wake up call.