Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed
Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed
Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed
A helicopter crashed in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department.
Summary
A tourist helicopter carrying a Spanish family of five and a pilot crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan, killing all 6 aboard, including 3 children.
The Bell 206 helicopter plunged into the water inverted, missing its rotor blades, just over 15 minutes after departing the Wall St. Heliport.
Witnesses described loud noises and parts falling off before impact.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating, and Jersey City officials renewed calls for tighter air traffic safety.