Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Kills Six, Including Three Children

Tragic Helicopter Crash

• 🚨 Multiple calls were received around 3:17 PM reporting a helicopter crash into the Hudson River.
• 🚁 A Bell 206 helicopter, operated by New York helicopters, departed from the downtown Manhattan heliport at 2:59 PM.
• 🗺️ The aircraft was flying along the Manhattan and New Jersey shorelines before losing control and impacting the water.

Victims and Recovery Efforts

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Aboard the helicopter were six individuals: the pilot, two adults, and three children, who were visiting from Spain.
• 🌊 Divers from FDNY and NYPD, along with other agencies, responded immediately and entered the water.
• 💔 Sadly, all six victims were recovered from the water and pronounced deceased.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the NTSB, FBI, and local authorities.
• 🗣️ Witness reports mentioned the helicopter stopping mid-air with pieces falling off before impact, which is being considered.
• 🤝 The incident highlighted the spirit of cooperation between FDNY and NYPD in the rescue and recovery efforts.
• 🕊️ Prayers are being offered for the families of the victims, and names are being withheld pending notification.