Overview

• A Bell 206 helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City during its eighth sightseeing flight of the day, killing all six onboard, including three children, a Siemens Mobility manager, his wife, and the pilot.
• The helicopter lacked flight recorders and onboard video systems, leaving investigators without critical data to determine the cause of the crash.
• The NTSB is reviewing operational records, safety protocols, and the pilot's experience with the operator, New York Helicopter Charter Inc., as part of the ongoing investigation.
• The helicopter had been inspected on March 1, 2025, and had successfully completed seven flights earlier on the day of the crash.
• Preliminary analysis suggests the possibility of a catastrophic mechanical failure, but the exact cause remains undetermined as recovery efforts continue.