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Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills Six, Including Spanish Tourist Family

A Bell 206 helicopter disintegrated mid-air and crashed into the Hudson River, with federal authorities investigating the cause of the catastrophic failure.

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An FDNY boat and an Army Corps of Engineers boat floats next to the site of a crashed helicopter on the Hudson River on April 10, 2025 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
A crane vessel arrives at the scene where a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Overview

  • The crash occurred at approximately 3:17 p.m. on April 10, 2025, near the Holland Tunnel and Pier 40 area in New York City.
  • All six victims, including a Spanish family of five—two adults and three children—and the pilot, have been confirmed deceased.
  • Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter break apart mid-air, with debris, including the rotor blade, falling into the river before the helicopter hit the water inverted.
  • Emergency responders from the NYPD and FDNY swiftly recovered all victims, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful for the two taken to local hospitals.
  • The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the crash, focusing on potential mechanical failure and operational factors.