NYC helicopter crash: Who was in Bell 206 chopper that fell into Hudson River – first particulars

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York Metropolis on Thursday. All 6 individuals onboard the Bell 206 chopped died, the Related Press reported citing sources. The fireplace division stated that it obtained a report of a helicopter within the water at 3:17 PM native time. Movies posted on social media confirmed the Bell 206 submerged upside-down within the river. A number of officers, in rescue boats, had been on the scene.

ABC Information reported that the helicopter was 21 years outdated and was within the air for quarter-hour earlier than crashing. In keeping with flight monitoring web site FlightRadar’s graphics, the plane had possible taken off from the New York Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

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“Attributable to a helicopter crash within the Hudson River, within the neighborhood of the West Aspect Freeway and Spring Road, anticipate emergency autos and site visitors delays within the surrounding areas,” the New York Police Division (NYPD) initially stated in a submit on X, platform previously often known as Twitter. The Coast Guard additionally confirmed that it was one of many many businesses responding to the scenario on the Hudson River. Town’s Workplace of Emergency Administration urged individuals to keep away from the world.

Who was within the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River?

A household from Spain, 2 adults and three kids, and a pilot had been on board the helicopter, ABC Information reported. The publication added that the chopper was conducting a sight-seeing for vacationers, on the scene.

Agustin Escobar, president and CEO of Siemens in Spain, his spouse and their three kids had been recognized because the victims.

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The FAA has launched a preliminary assertion, saying: “A Bell 206 helicopter crashed and is submerged within the Hudson River in New York Metropolis. The variety of individuals on board is unknown presently. The FAA and the Nationwide Transportation Security Board will examine. The @NTSB will lead the investigation and supply any updates.”