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Family of Five, pilot killed as helicopter crashes into Hudson river

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
April 13, 2025
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A sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River near Pier 40 on Thursday, killing all six people onboard, including a prominent European tech executive, his wife, and their three children.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene shortly after the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV went down at approximately 3:45 p.m. local time, in what witnesses described as a “shocking, silent fall” into the frigid river.

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A family vacation ends in tragedy

Law enforcement officials confirmed late Thursday that the passengers included a high-ranking executive from a European technology firm and his family, who were visiting New York on a private tour. The pilot, a 38-year-old U.S. citizen with over 2,000 flight hours, was also killed.

“This is an unspeakable loss,” said NYPD Deputy Commissioner James Reynolds. “A family simply enjoying a trip together, gone in a moment.”

Authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims, pending formal notification of extended family members overseas.

What we know so far

The helicopter, operated by a private tour company not yet named publicly, reportedly lost altitude rapidly and made contact with the river close to the West Side Highway and Spring Street. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash.

Eyewitnesses described hearing a “strange whirring sound” moments before the aircraft dipped toward the river. “It looked like it was trying to land but couldn’t,” said Gerald Hines, a jogger nearby. “Then it hit the water hard.”

Emergency Response and Impact

Within minutes, first responders from NYPD Harbor Unit and FDNY deployed boats and rescue divers. All six occupants were pulled from the wreckage, but none survived.

The crash prompted widespread disruptions along the West Side Highway. “Due to a helicopter crash in the Hudson River, expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas,” the NYPD posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Pier 40, an active waterfront hub with recreational sports fields, a large parking garage, and docking facilities for party boats, was temporarily closed.

A growing concern for aerial safety

Thursday’s crash marks the latest in a series of high-profile helicopter accidents involving tour flights over New York. In 2018, five people died in a similar crash in the East River. The FAA has come under pressure to tighten safety regulations around non-essential commercial helicopter flights in densely populated areas.

“No family should lose their lives this way,” said aviation safety advocate Karen Bellamy. “We need stronger oversight before another tragedy like this happens.”

Investigation underway

NTSB investigators are examining flight data and maintenance logs of the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, an aircraft widely used for short-distance charters and sightseeing. Weather conditions at the time were reported to be calm, and no distress call was received prior to impact.

A preliminary report is expected within two weeks, with full findings to follow in several months.

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