Hudson River Helicopter Crash: NTSB Update on Investigation and Victims

Ongoing Recovery Efforts

• 🚁 Divers continued searching the Hudson River for wreckage from Thursday's tragic helicopter crash.
• 🔍 Federal officials have recovered the helicopter's main fuselage, including the cockpit and cabin, but are still searching for other parts like the main rotor.
• 📅 The helicopter's last major inspection was on March 1st, and recovery efforts were scheduled to continue on Sunday.

Honoring the Victims

• 🕯️ A wreath was laid at the crash site in a ceremony to honor the victims, attended by Mayor Eric Adams and family members.
• 🇪🇸 Loved ones of the victims, visiting from Spain, are focused on bringing the bodies home to rest in peace together.
• 👨‍✈️ The pilot, Shawn Johnson, a veteran Navy tech, is remembered as a gregarious, humble, and giving person who always dreamed of being a pilot.

Investigation Details

• 📊 The NTSB is using side-scanning sonar to locate missing aircraft pieces.
• ⚠️ Officials confirmed there were no flight recorders or black boxes on the helicopter, which could have aided the investigation.
• ✈️ The crash occurred during the helicopter's eighth flight of the day.
• 🙏 Loved ones of the family visiting from Spain expressed gratitude for the support they have received during this difficult time.