Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Outside New York City

Six fatalities are confirmed, according to New York Mayor Eric Adams.

FLYING Staff

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 04:41 PM ET

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A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon, killing all six passengers on board.
The deceased included three children and an executive from Siemens; a family from Spain was also among the victims.
Witnesses reported that components of the helicopter fell off before it struck the water and subsequently sank.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident, with the NTSB deploying a go-team to the scene.

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A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River outside New York City on Thursday afternoon. All six passengers are dead, New York Mayor Eric Adams told a press conference.

CBS News reported that the helicopter crashed at about 3:15 p.m. EDT near Jersey City, New Jersey. Six passengers were on board—including three children. Adams told the media that a family from Spain was among the passengers.