Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard

 Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard - CBS New York (Thanks to Graydon for this one)

FAA grounds company whose helicopter crashed into Hudson after employee who voluntarily suspended flights is fired

Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon.

The incident happened at around 3:17 p.m. near the Holland Tunnel ventilation shaft in Jersey City, not far from River Drive South and Newport Parkway, near the Water's Soul sculpture. 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said three adults and three children were killed, including a family of five from Spain and the pilot. Their bodies have been recovered, he said. The company has closed down.