As relief efforts continue, another tragedy took place on Thursday afternoon, when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York. All six people on board were killed in the crash. As more information has come to light, the Greater Baltimore community has been reeling from the shock of exactly what happened that day.
Witnesses allege that the helicopter had lifted off when it started to spin out of control. One observer described the scene, stating, “The helicopter kept spinning in the air before it fell.” This tragic story underscores the dangerous confusion in the crash’s minutes leading up to it. Tragically, it took the lives of five family members on a visit from Spain, and their pilot.
The Hudson River, a large tidal estuary that runs through the center of Manhattan, quickly became the final resting place of the airborne aircraft. Emergency responders were on scene within minutes, but any hope of saving those aboard had been lost. All six, including the five Spanish tourists and their pilot— pronounced dead after dying in the crash itself or later— were clearly identified victims.
The relatives now visiting from Spain had been said to be on a dream holiday in New York when the helicopter disaster occurred. Authorities are working very hard to ensure that the pilot remains anonymous. They want families and the public to have information in as timely a manner as possible.
As with any tragic event, this incident marks a sad milestone for New York. It brings to the fore deeply troubling questions about the safety regulations governing helicopter flights. The federal National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be looking into the crash. They’ll consider many factors that could have led to the crash.
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