Tourist Helicopter Crashes in Hudson River, Killing Six

Helicopter Crash in Hudson River

• 🚁 A tourist helicopter crashed upside down into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday.
• 💔 All six people on board, including three children and the pilot, were killed in the incident.

Rescue and Recovery Efforts

• 🌊 Bystander video captured the moment parts of the helicopter hit the water.
• 🏊 FDNY and NYPD harbor units responded immediately, with divers entering the water to recover victims.
• ⚕️ Immediate life-saving measures were attempted on vessels and the pier, but sadly, all six victims were pronounced deceased.

Investigation into the Incident

• ✈️ Officials stated the helicopter, a Bell 206, departed around 3 p.m. and lost control before impacting the water near lower Manhattan.
• 🔍 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the crash, with the NTSB leading the inquiry.
• 🇪🇸 Among the victims, a family from Spain was believed to be on board.