Mayor Adams Provides Update on Tragic Hudson River Helicopter Crash

Helicopter Crash Incident

• 💔 Mayor Adams expressed condolences to the families of the six individuals who perished in the helicopter crash.
• 📌 The incident occurred around 3:17 PM when a helicopter crashed into the water, prompting a multi-agency response.

Rescue and Recovery Efforts

• 🌊 Multiple agencies, including FDNY, NYPD, Port Authority, Jersey partners, and the Coast Guard, responded to the scene.
• 🏊 Divers from FDNY and NYPD harbor units entered the water to conduct rescue operations.
• ✅ Sadly, all six victims, identified as three adults and three children, were recovered from the water and pronounced deceased.

Helicopter Details and Flight Information

• 🚁 The crashed aircraft was a Bell 206 helicopter.
• ✈️ The helicopter departed from the downtown skyport around 3:00 PM.
• 🇪🇸 Preliminary information indicates the passengers were a family visiting from Spain.

Ongoing Investigation and Gratitude

• 🔍 The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
• 🙏 Mayor Adams conveyed gratitude to the rescuers for their courage and dedication during the operation.