All six bodies of the occupants were recovered in helicopter crashed on the Manhattan Hudson River in New York On the afternoon of Thursday (10.04.2025). Latest information talk about propeller detachment.
Specifically, eyewitnesses reported that the propeller by the type helicopter “Bell 206»Detached Before falling in the waters of the Hudson River in New Yorkbroadcasting US television networks ABC and CBS, citing sources from the local Police Department.
In addition to the pilot, five other people were on the helicopter: Two adults and three children. Passengers allegedly were tourists from Spain, members of the same family.
The causes of the accident remain unclear, though as mentioned above, the testimonies have spoken of a propeller.
The Civil Aviation Authority (FAA) and the National Transport Security Council (NTSB) ordered research to ascertain the causes of the tragedy.
“Due to a helicopter crash on the Hudson River, in the area of West Side Highway and her Spring Streetwait for emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas, “New York police said in a post on social media.
BREAKING Helicopter crash in Manhattan! A chopper has plunged upside down into the Hudson River near Pier 40, with Marine 1 responding.
Shocking scene unfolds as emergency crews rush to the site.
Stay tuned for updates on this breaking story. pic.twitter.com/xU9hTlkuw9
— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) April 10, 2025
BREAKING: A helicopter has crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan, New York.https://t.co/TC2ROCL7wW
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— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 10, 2025
The FlightRadar24 He said the aircraft was a Bell 206L-4 Longranger IV, based on ADS-B tracking data.
Drama in New York: a helicopter crashes in the Hudson, breaking in half. At least one survivor, several victims. Investigation in progress. #NYC https://t.co/xF7y6Pz0Sn
— thelinesfr (@thelinesfr) April 10, 2025
In January 2009, a Airbus A320 of “US Airways” was safely fired on the same river.
MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON | Surveillance video shows the moment US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009 after a flock of birds disabled both engines; all 155 people aboard survived. https://t.co/K4ek4Q66Jk pic.twitter.com/ywIn1A6NdQ
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) January 15, 2023
And the 155 occupants survived, in an event that remained in history as’Hudson’s miracle», And became a movie with Tom Hanks In the role of the heroic pilot, Cassley “Sally” Sulenberger (Chesley «Sully» Sullenberger).