FAA and NTSB to investigate helicopter crash in New York

11/4/2025 6:22

A helicopter crashed in New York

City's Hudson River, near Lower Manhattan, on Thursday afternoon

and was submerged in the water, prompting a huge response of

emergency personnel.



ABC News said fatalities had been reported, citing law

enforcement sources. New York Representative Grace Meng said on

social media she was "devastated to learn about the deadly

helicopter crash in the Hudson River."



The Federal Aviation Administration said a Bell 206

helicopter crashed and was submerged in the Hudson River, adding

the number of people on board was still unknown at this time.



The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will

investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.



A New York City Police spokesperson said that police boats

were assisting in the rescue efforts on the Hudson, but details

such as how many people were on board were not immediately

available. CNN said at least three people had been rescued.



News video of the crash site showed several emergency and

police boats circling around a patch of river where the

helicopter was submerged.



The accident took place in the river off the Tribeca

neighborhood. New York police said residents should expect

emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas.