On Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025, a Bell 206 helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan, New York, killing six people on board. The fact was confirmed by the Fire Department of the city(FDNY) and by official sources quoted by the Associated Press.
The report of the emergency was received at 3:17 p.m. (local time), and rescue teams were immediately deployed to the scene. Videos shared on social media show the helicopter overturned and partially submerged, while rescue boats surrounded the aircraft in an attempt to locate survivors.
Flight with a fatal ending
The accident occurred near the maintenance dock of a ventilation tower of the Holland Tunnel.
The location is close to areas of high traffic, both vehicular and maritime.
The victims have not yet been publicly identified while authorities notify their families.
El reporte de la emergencia se recibió a las 3:17 p.m. hora local
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The Bell 206, a helicopter model widely used for tourist and corporate flights, had taken off minutes earlier from one of Manhattan’s heliports.
It has not been confirmed whether the flight was private or commercial, but the aircraft was registered for tourist use, according to preliminary aviation records. Tragedy on the Hudson River.
Aviation safety
This accident revives concerns about air safety in Manhattan, a city that sees frequent tourist and corporate helicopter traffic, especially over the Hudson River and East River.
In 2009, an aerial collision between a small plane and a helicopter over the Hudson River left nine people dead.
And in 2018, a tour helicopter offering open-door flights went down in the East River, killing five people.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have already opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
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