Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills 6, Including Spanish Family: NYC Mayor Confirms No Survivors
NYPD divers search Hudson River near crashed helicopter with broken tail, as rescue boats surround the wreckage. Apr 10, 2025 Photo: EFE
April 10, 2025 Hour: 10:11 pm
Six dead as NYC tour helicopter crashes into Hudson River. Five Spanish nationals, pilot killed; investigation underway.
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Tragedy on the Hudson: Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives
The sightseeing vehicle operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six aboard—five Spanish nationals and the pilot. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed no survivors in what marks the deadliest air incident in the area since 2018.
Victims Identified: Family of Five Among the Dead
The victims included two adults and three children from the same Spanish family. The Bell 206 helicopter, which offered panoramic tours of NYC, had departed from Downtown Manhattan and was airborne for roughly 15 minutes before plummeting into the river at 3:15 PM local time.
Flight Path and Chaotic Final Moments
Flight tracking data revealed the helicopter initially headed south before turning north toward the George Washington Bridge. Witness videos captured the aircraft spinning uncontrollably, its tail rotor severed, before crashing into the frigid 5°C waters off New Jersey’s coast.
Rescue Efforts and Linguing Questions
Divers from the NYPD and FDNY swiftly recovered the bodies, though it remains unclear if any victims survived the initial impact. The crash site, near the 2018 East River disaster that killed five, has reignited safety concerns over tourist flights.
Investigation Launched Amid Grief
Authorities are probing the cause of the crash, with updates expected in coming days. The tragedy has left families and NYC’s community in mourning, turning a day of anticipated joy into unimaginable loss.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: EFE
