A helicopter plunged into New York City’s Hudson River after reportedly breaking apart in mid-air, prompting a swift emergency response.
A shocking helicopter crash into the Hudson River stunned New York City on April 10.
The incident was reported to have occurred when an aircraft reportedly split mid-air and plunged into the water
A Helicopter crashed into the Hudson river near Manhattan
A helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River at approximately 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time., on April 10, following a catastrophic mid-air split*
Witnesses reported hearing a loud sonic boom before seeing the aircraft break apart, with the rotor blade detaching mid-flight.
“I looked up after hearing the boom, and I saw the helicopter literally split in two,” one eyewitness recalled. “The rotor flew off at incredible speed, and the rest of the chopper just plunged straight into the water. I’ve never seen anything like that in my life.”
Several videos quickly surfaced on social media, showing the helicopter submerged and upside down.
Emergency crews respond quickly as helicopter wreckage is found
Emergency responders quickjly arrived within minutes and began active search and rescue operations.
Moments after the helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, emergency response teams sprang into action. S
Several rescue boats were seen circling the crash site
It was located near a long maintenance pier for a Holland Tunnel ventilation tower, just off the Manhattan waterfront.
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) confirmed its units were performing active rescue operations.
Video footage from the scene showed the **aircraft upside down and mostly submerged**, with fire engines.
The sight also showed emergency vehicles lining the surrounding streets, their lights flashing.
As of now, authorities have not confirmed how many passengers were on board or if there were any fatalities.
Recent history highlights growing concerns over helicopter
The skies above Manhattan are regularly busy with private helicopters, commercial aircraft, and sightseeing tours, often operating from the area’s multiple helipads.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first aviation accident in New York City or the U.S. in recent years.
Significant past incidents include:
– 2009: A plane collided with a tourist helicopter over the Hudson River, resulting in nine deaths.
– 2018: A charter helicopter offering ‘open door’ tours crashed into the East River, killing five people.
Beyond New York, the U.S. has faced a troubling series of fatal aviation incidents in 2024:
– January 29: An American Airlines-owned plane collided with a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., killing all 67 on board—the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster since 2001.
– January 31: A medical jet crashed in Philadelphia, claiming six lives.
– February 6: A plane carrying 10 passengers went missing over Alaska. The wreckage was found days later, with no survivors.
– February 10: A private jet owned by Vince Neil collided with another aircraft in Arizona. Fortunately, Neil was not on board.
– February 17: A Delta Air Lines flight crash-landed in Toronto, flipping upside down. Miraculously, all 80 passengers were safely evacuated.
Authorities continue investigating cause of Hudson River helicopter crash
As investigations continue, the focus will be on determining what caused the helicopter to split mid-air.
Whether it was **mechanical failure, pilot error, or structural fatigue**, federal aviation authorities are expected to release findings in the coming weeks.
Additionally, authorities urge anyone who witnessed the incident or captured footage to come forward.
This will assist investigators in understanding exactly what went wrong in this devastating accident