Pilot who died in Hudson River crash rode same helicopter model only weeks ago
Sean Johnson was behind the controls of a sightseeing helicopter carrying a family from Spain that tumbled out of the sky (Picture: AP/Facebook)The pilot of a helicopter which crashed into New York City’s Hudson River has been identified as a Navy SEAL veteran with a deep love of flying.Seam ‘Sam’ Johnson, 36, moved to the city to continue his aviation career last month.
Only two weeks ago, he uploaded video footage of himself proudly piloting a Bell 206 helicopter &