Six people died when a helicopter flung into Hudson River on Thursday afternoon.
The incident took place near the Dutch tunnel ventilation shaft, near the Defective Park, South and Newport Parkway, near the Defective Park, South and Newport Parkway.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said Five people from Spain and pilot, including three large and three children were killed. Their bodies said they were restored.
“Our hearts go to the family of those on the board and the family of those on the deck of the helicopter,” Adams said.
Siemens Executive Power Agustin Escobar, his wife and three children, confirmed a statement on the German Industrial Congress on Friday. CBS New York learned that children are 4, 5 and 11 years old.
The emergency respondents were collected on both sides of the river. On the side of the Manhattan, NYPD was mobilized on the road to the West side and Spring Street.
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Fatal flight
According to the FAA, the helicopter was a call 206. According to Tisch, this was the New York helicopters tour company. The adams came out of the lower manhattan at 3 o’clock.
A source familiar with the investigation confirmed that the helicopter belonged to a company called Meridian Helicopters outside Louisiana. This company describes himself as a helicopter broker; They sell, rent and reset helicopters.
After the plane, the helicopter flew next to the Hudson River near the Hudson River, who was near the Hudson River, who was next to the Hudson River, who was next to the Hudson River, and then flew next to the statue of Freedom.
“Here you have visitors here to see a picturesque and legendary skyline. Unfortunately, we lost five family members and an event pilot” Adams said. “Again, our heart goes to family members.”
“Today, we are in a deep way in the Hudson River in Hudson River, which has collaborated with all employees of this terrible event and all of all the friends.
The flight road records showed at least a week, helicopter, traveled to airports and helips in our territory per day. Often from a Manhattan Heliport from JFK to another or from JFK to Newark or Helips.
New York helicopter General Director Michael Roth CBS News New York investigators said they did not say anything about the cause of the accident.
“I don’t know how it goes. What I can say to you is what we are devastated. My wife has not stopped crying since today.” “We are a small company. I am a father and a grandfather and I just have a devastation. We have no information about what happened.”
When asked, how often the Roth helicopter was checked or recently, we’d follow all the rules and more. “
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the accident. Coast Guard established a security zone in the Hudson River, and affects the ferry service, which stops ship traffic north and south of the ship.
The water was about 50 degrees during the accident. The heavens were about 10 miles and cloudy with wind winds up to 21 miles per hour.
Witnesses describe the accident
Witnesses described the helicopter parts in the middle of the air before it came to the water. The garbage may seem flying as a helicopter fall into the river. Tisç said that the authorities believe the helicopter is hitting water overcome.
“The helicopter was a little nose, slightly low and saw the Pervanetan separated from the helicopter. Only bent in the air.” The witness Sarah Jane Raymond Ryer said.
“He was honestly sounded as an engine. I saw a few people, and some people saw something like oh. Then I could have nothing. Then the Jersey City Resident Jenn Jenn Link.
“I heard so loud. I felt like lightning. Again, I saw it as a dust or birds, so much, and he thought of what happened.
Video, helicopter turned out to show flotation devices in the water descent. The fuselage of the helicopter did not appear. The tail of the helicopter was not visible.
“It is clear that the plane is a catastrophic failure. It is very open. Booms and noises show such a mechanic issue,” said Rice from CBS News New York’s Rice. Rice that indicates Chopper 2, The same model flies frequently in helicopter. “The main component of the helicopter, especially the bottom of the fuselage, was upside down.
Rice said the tail rotor is that the helicopter is out of control from management.
“I can’t imagine what happened there.
The main body of the plane was restored on Thursday night, but the authorities say the diving operations will continue on Friday for other major parts.
Accidents before the New York City rivers
In 2019 A helicopter flapped in the Hudson River shortly after filling the fuel. The pilot was the only person on the board at that time and was slightly injured.
In March 2018 Five people were killed when the charter helicopter was down in the East River. The pilot survived. This was an open door flight, and this accident caused a ban on legislation and open helicopter flights in the city.
In 2016 The grape plane fell down During a holiday for the American Air Force Museum. Pilot was killed.
It was the most famous crash In January 2009, “Miracle in Hudson” A bird hit the bird shortly after escaping the Laguardia airport. Captain Chesley Sully Sullenberger, 155 passengers and crew members rescued the lives of members and saved the plane.
