Thu Apr 10 22:29:28 UTC 2025: ## Six Dead in NYC Helicopter Crash: Spanish Family Among Victims
**NEW YORK, NY** – A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan on Thursday, killing all six people on board, Mayor Eric Adams announced. The victims include a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot. Two passengers initially survived the crash but later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
The Bell 206 helicopter reportedly broke apart mid-air before plunging upside down into the river between Manhattan and New Jersey. Emergency crews recovered all six bodies from the water. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, the latest in a string of recent aviation tragedies in the US.
Representative Grace Meng expressed her devastation over the incident on social media. The crash site, near the Tribeca neighborhood, caused significant emergency vehicle presence and traffic delays. The Hudson River, a busy shipping channel reaching depths of up to 60 meters, has been the scene of several previous aviation accidents. This incident follows recent deadly crashes in Philadelphia and Washington D.C., highlighting concerns about aviation safety in the country.
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