Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
Summary
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report says a bird strike likely caused a helicopter crash in the Hudson River near New York City that killed six people last year. The crash involved a Bell 206L-4 helicopter carrying a family of five from Spain and the pilot.Key Facts
- The crash happened in April 2025 in the Hudson River near New York City.
- Six people died: a family of five (including three children) from Spain and the pilot.
- The helicopter was a Bell 206L-4 model.
- Bird remains were found in the helicopter wreckage and the crash area.
- The NTSB concluded the crash was most likely caused by a bird strike.
- A bird strike means a bird hit the helicopter during flight.
- The report was released by the NTSB on a Thursday.
- Further updates on this story may follow as investigations continue.
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