Helicopter Crash In New York's Hudson River Kills 6; Siemens CEO, Family Among Those Dead

Last Updated:April 11, 2025, 07:36 IST

According to New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch, while four victims died on the spot, officials took two to a local hospital, where they were declared dead.

Screengrab of video shared on X

Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Six people, including three children, died after a passenger helicopter crashed into the Hudson River. The deceased included a pilot and a family visiting from Spain, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Former US President Donald Trump posted about the deaths of the six people in the tragic accident on X. “Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us. The footage of the accident is horrendous. God bless the families and friends of the victims. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and his talented staff are on it. Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!", wrote Trump on Truth Social.

Among the victims were Agustín Escobar, the president and CEO of Siemens in Spain, his wife and their three children.

According to New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch, while four victims died on the spot, officials took two to a local hospital, where they were declared dead.

The incident took place at 3:17 p.m. (US local time). Officials received several 911 calls about a helicopter crash in the Hudson River near the New Jersey coastline at Pier A Park in Hoboken.

When first responders arrived, police pulled four people out of the water, Tisch said, and FDNY pulled out two people.

Several videos of the incident have gone viral on X, capturing the moments when the crash took place. Some clips show the helicopter whirling through air before crashing.

According to ADS-B tracking data from FlightRadar24, the aircraft involved was identified as a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV. Records from the Federal Aviation Administration indicate that the helicopter was manufactured in 2004 and received an airworthiness certificate in 2016, which remains valid through 2029. Details about the pilot were not immediately released, as noted by Adams.

“Our hearts go out to the family of those who were on board," Adams said.

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