An helicopter carrying six people plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, killing all on board.
The victims include the pilot and a visiting family of five from Spain, among them three children.
The aircraft, identified as a Bell 206, had taken off from Manhattan less than 30 minutes before the crash.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that all six bodies have been recovered.
Emergency responders pronounced four victims dead at the scene, while the remaining two succumbed to their injuries at a nearby hospital.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the crash will be thoroughly investigated, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) leading the inquiry
The FAA’s statement reads: “A Bell 206 helicopter crashed and is submerged in the Hudson River in New York City. The number of people on board is unknown at this time. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The #NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates.”
