The victims of the helicopter crash in New York were tourists from Spain: details, causes, consequences
11 april 2025 в 09:13
A series of aviation incidents occurred in the United States, with the latest one happening in New York on Thursday, April 10, when a helicopter with six people on board crashed into the Hudson River. The New York Police Department reported that out of the six people on board, three were children. Get updates on the tragedy below, including what happened, what caused it, and much more.
On April 10, a helicopter, reportedly a Bell 206 according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), crashed into the Hudson River during the day. According to Eyewitness News, a family of five and one pilot died in the tragedy. It is reported that the family was most likely tourists from Spain.
According to the FAA, the helicopter apparently took off from the heliport in Downtown Manhattan at 2:59 PM and disappeared from radar at 3:25 PM local time.
At the time of publication, the cause of the crash remains unclear. However, videos circulating on social media show the aircraft flying erratically before plunging into the water. In several videos, the helicopter can be seen spiraling up and down.
According to Eyewitness News, the Coast Guard reported that it had halted vessel traffic in the area and established a safety zone. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department warned the public of the possibility of emergency vehicles appearing and delays in traffic between the West Side Highway and Spring Street.
Since 1977, 32 people have died in helicopter crashes in New York, according to Eyewitness News. As for aviation incidents, there have been several over the Hudson River. Perhaps the most famous was the «Miracle on the Hudson» incident in 2009, when a plane collided with a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. Captain Chesley «Sully» Sullenberger was the pilot, and he successfully landed the plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers and crew on board. This incident inspired the movie «Sully» starring Tom Hanks
On April 10, a helicopter, reportedly a Bell 206 according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), crashed into the Hudson River during the day. According to Eyewitness News, a family of five and one pilot died in the tragedy. It is reported that the family was most likely tourists from Spain.
According to the FAA, the helicopter apparently took off from the heliport in Downtown Manhattan at 2:59 PM and disappeared from radar at 3:25 PM local time.
At the time of publication, the cause of the crash remains unclear. However, videos circulating on social media show the aircraft flying erratically before plunging into the water. In several videos, the helicopter can be seen spiraling up and down.
According to Eyewitness News, the Coast Guard reported that it had halted vessel traffic in the area and established a safety zone. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department warned the public of the possibility of emergency vehicles appearing and delays in traffic between the West Side Highway and Spring Street.
Since 1977, 32 people have died in helicopter crashes in New York, according to Eyewitness News. As for aviation incidents, there have been several over the Hudson River. Perhaps the most famous was the «Miracle on the Hudson» incident in 2009, when a plane collided with a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. Captain Chesley «Sully» Sullenberger was the pilot, and he successfully landed the plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers and crew on board. This incident inspired the movie «Sully» starring Tom Hanks
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