In this video, I share my heartfelt thoughts on the recent fatal Bell 206 helicopter crash in New York City. As a professional pilot who has flown that exact route many times, this tragedy hit especially close to home. I’m not here to speculate on what happened, but to speak to those of us in the helicopter and aviation community who are feeling shaken. This is a message of reflection, respect, and encouragement—because even in the face of heartbreaking loss, helicopters and the work we do still matter deeply.