Tragedy struck today as a helicopter made a catastrophic descent into the Hudson River, claiming the lives of all six individuals on board, including three children. The crash site was near Pier 40 on West Houston Street and West Street, with the incident occurring around 3:15 p.m.
According to law enforcement reports confirmed by ABC News, the victims included five tourists from Spain along with the unfortunate pilot. Witnesses described hearing a “loud thumping noise” as the chopper went down, believed to be caused by a broken propeller.
Helicopter crashing into Hudson River. You can see the propellers falling. So sad …
— dinoshan (@dinoshanr)
April 10, 2025
Footage captured by a local resident shows the helicopter plummeting from the sky, ultimately crashing into the river. This heartbreaking moment can be seen in videos shared online.
Hudson River Helicopter crash @fox5ny @ABC7 @NBCNewYork @CBSNewYork @njdotcom @News12NJ @CNN @cnnbrk
— SangriaUltra (@xpertcommander)
April 10, 2025
Another video taken shortly after the crash further highlights the gravity of this incident:
HELICOPTER DOWN IN NEW YORK CITY’S HUDSON RIVER
— NewsWire (@NewsWire_US)
April 10, 2025
The brave first responders of the FDNY are vigorously working on rescue operations as details continue to emerge.
An eyewitness recounted the dramatic moment, describing how the helicopter split in half, with its rotor detaching and soaring through the sky, generating a sound akin to a “sonic boom.”
INSANE: Eye witness recounts the moment a helicopter “split in 2, with the rotor flying off in the sky” in the Hudson River in NYC.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)
April 10, 2025
The situation is still unfolding, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
