Terrifying moment helicopter CRASHES into New York City's Hudson River with children inside leaving at least six dead

Terrifying moment helicopter CRASHES into New York City’s Hudson River with children inside leaving at least six dead

Published on: April 10, 2025

By EMMA RICHTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 20:46 BST, 10 April 2025 | Updated: 21:38 BST, 10 April 2025

At least six people have been killed after a helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson river, AP reported.

The chopper was carrying at least two children, an NYPD source told DailyMail.com, including a young boy who was pulled from the frigid waters.

His condition is unknown.

The terrifying crash took place at around 3:15pm on Thursday, closer to the New Jersey side of the Hudson River just off the tip of Lower Manhattan.

Witnesses said they saw the chopper ‘split in half’ before it went down near Pier 40. It was also heard making a thudding sound.

It remains unclear if the chopper was a tourist aircraft or privately-owned helicopter. It is also too early to say what may have caused the crash.

Dramatic video showed the helicopter sinking into the water as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Rescue and recovery operations continue.

The chopper appeared to be a N216MH – a Bell 206L-4, according to Flight Radar.

A helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River with a child inside Thursday afternoon

A young boy was pulled from the water and was taken to the hospital, an NYPD source told DailyMail.com

At least 32 have been killed in helicopter crashes in New York City since 1977.

The skies are often filled with both planes and helicopters that both fly private recreational, commercial and tourists flights.

Manhattan has multiple helipads that are used by people, including business executives, to get across the Metropolitan area.

This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.

Terrifying moment helicopter CRASHES into New York City’s Hudson River with children inside leaving at least six dead