A helicopter crash into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon left at least four dead, including a child…
🚨 INSANE VIDEO: Helicopter breaks apart and FALLS OUT OF THE SKY into the Hudson River in NYC
Six people have been declared deceased.
This is absolutely terrifying to watch https://t.co/Kv8LPPuVar pic.twitter.com/3tSFhQdZ2c
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 10, 2025
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Pier 40 in New York City on Thursday afternoon, killing at least four people, including a child under 10, fire officials and sources confirmed.
The chopper reportedly “split in half” before hitting the water around 3:15 p.m., according to the FDNY. “We heard a loud thumping noise,” a witness posted on social media, describing a broken propeller. Authorities have not confirmed the total number of people on board.
Emergency responders are actively conducting rescue operations at the scene, with investigations into the cause of the crash ongoing.