UPDATE: Helicopter Crashes In Hudson River In New York City, All 6 On Board Reported Dead

UPDATE: Helicopter Crashes In Hudson River In New York City, All 6 On Board Reported Dead


All six people on board the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday evening have been reported dead.

According to NYPD officials, the helicopter was carrying a pilot, two adults, and three children who have been reported dead.

Before crashing, the helicopter flew above Manhattan for 15 minutes before plunging into the Hudson River.

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Footage shows the helicopter did not have a tail rotor or a main rotor blade before the fatal crash.

Here are scenes of the footage:

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The chopper’s propeller was seen detached from the helicopter, spinning into the water.

According to a witness who spoke with NBC,

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