The helicopter was taking the tourists on a 12-minute Liberty Helicopter Sightseeing Tour around New York , while the plane carrying three individuals was headed for Ocean City , New Jersey . FAA reveals recording of air traffic controller just before fatal crash . On recording , controller joking with woman on phone about what to do with dead cat . FAA spokeswoman : ` The pilot was not aware that the flight crew had been instructed by ATC to divert from their assigned route and fly over a populated area in order to avoid an approaching aircraft.' No survivors in August 8 crash of helicopter , small plane over Hudson .
FAA reveals recording of air traffic controller just before fatal crash . On recording , controller joking with woman on phone about what to do with dead cat . FAA spokeswoman : ` The pilot was not aware that the flight crew had been instructed by ATC to divert from their assigned route and fly over a populated area in order to avoid an approaching aircraft.' No survivors in August 8 crash of helicopter , small plane over Hudson .