Cliff Notes – Helicopter crashes in Hudson River
- A helicopter crash in New York‘s Hudson River resulted in the deaths of six Spanish tourists, including three children and the pilot, as confirmed by Mayor Eric Adams.
- Witnesses reported the helicopter spinning and emitting smoke before crashing into the water near Pier 40, prompting immediate rescue operations from emergency services.
- The cause of the incident is under investigation, with authorities urging the public to stay clear of the crash site.
Helicopter crashes in Hudson River near Manhattan in New York | US News
Six people who died after a helicopter crash in New York’s Hudson River were a family of Spanish tourists, the city’s mayor has said.
Three children were among those killed, along with three adults – one of whom was the pilot.
Mayor Eric Adams said preliminary information suggests the passengers were visiting from Spain.
At a briefing on Thursday night, the New York Police Department’s commissioner Jessica Tisch said NYPD divers recovered four people from the crash site, and fire department teams recovered an additional two people.
Six Dead in Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Near New York City – WSJ
Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed – ABC News
Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard – CBS News