Bell 206 Helicopter Crash Over Hudson Near Holland Tunnel Triggers Multi-Agency Response and NTSB Investigation
Although official government reports put casualties as "unknown", media reports say there were six people onboard, all of whom are reported to have died in the crash, including three children.
NEW YORK — On April 10, 2025, a Bell 206 helicopter crashed and became submerged in the Hudson River near the Holland Tunnel in New York City, triggering a multi-agency response led by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident, reported at 15:15 UTC, involved an unknown number of people on board (as per official government reports, though media reports say there were six people onboard, all of whom are reported to have died in the crash, including three children), with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) set to lead the investigation.
Media reports state that there were six people onboard a tourist helicopter, including a pilot, two adults, and three children, when the helicopter, owned and operated by New York Helicopte,r crashed near Pier 40 in Manhattan.
One of the occupants was an executive from the German multinational technology conglomerate Siemens. A safety zone was established, impacting maritime traffic, while salvage operations commenced.