The issue of helicopter safety is back in the spotlight after Thursday’s deadly crash.

The City Council has debated for years how nonessential helicopter flights should be regulated.

Last year, the City Council heard several resolutions aimed at cracking down on helicopters in the city.

One of those bills called for a ban on all nonessential helicopter travel at heliports owned or operated by the city.

During an interview on NY1 this morning, Mayor Eric Adams pushed back against the idea of banning certain helicopter flights.

“We don’t ban vehicles on our roads. The number of people who die from vehicle crashes is just astonishing. Air traffic is a safe way of traveling. We need to focus on safety,” Adams said.

“If this pilot or this machinery was not properly maintained and the proper records, that is what our focus is. Air traffic is a part of the ecosystem of this city,” he added.

Councilman Lincoln Restler, who sponsored last year’s resolutions, joined “News All Day” on Friday to discuss this.

Tap the video player above to watch the interview.