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 New York City, killing all six passengers on board, including three children and a Siemens executive.
The helicopter departed from Manhattan for a tour and crashed about 16 minutes after takeoff, with witnesses reporting components falling off before it struck the water.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, with an NTSB go-team deployed 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.