A former combat helicopter pilot says it's possible "mast bumping" occurred in the Hudson helicopter crash. He explains that certain maneuvers a pilot does can create enough stress on the craft that can cause the tail rotor or rotor system to separate from the aircraft. More: https://trib.al/CJ1O9Xe | NewsNation
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