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Deadly crash raises new questions about safety of New York’s helicopter tours

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 2 developments

A helicopter crash that killed six in New York City has renewed concerns about the safety of the popular sightseeing excursions. Longtime opponents have revived calls for outright banning “nonessential”

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  1. Helicopter pilot in deadly Hudson River crash in NYC was Navy veteran pursuing his dreams

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

  2. Newest

    Deadly crash raises new questions about safety of New York’s helicopter tours

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    A look at past helicopter crashes around New York City (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, killing multiple people. Here's a look at other helicopter crashes in the area.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    US: Helicopter crashes in New York's Hudson River, killing 6 (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Three adults and three children died when the helicopter broke apart mid-air and crashed into the waterway between Manhattan and New Jersey. Mayor Eric Adams said a family of Spanish tourists were killed.

  3. The Guardian

    Six people killed after helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Pilot and a family with three children who are believed to be Spanish tourists were killed aboard helicopter

  4. ABC 7 San Francisco

    At least 3 dead after helicopter with 5 onboard crashes into Hudson River in NYC | LIVE (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    A helicopter crashed in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department.

  5. WMUR

    Six people dead in helicopter crash in Hudson River in New York City, AP source says (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The crash happened in the river near Houston Street and the Holland Tunnel.

  6. Fox10 Phoenix

    Video shows helicopter falling into the Hudson River (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Police have confirmed that at least six people have died including at least three children.

  7. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an AP source says (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River just off Manhattan. An official tells The Associated Press that all six people aboard are dead.

  8. News West 9

    NYC mayor says family of Spanish tourists died in helicopter crash into Hudson River (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Videos posted on social media showed the helicopter mostly submerged, upside down in the water.

  9. WTOL Toledo

    Six killed in helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an AP source says (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

    Videos posted on social media showed the helicopter mostly submerged, upside down in the water.

  10. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Helicopter crashes into Hudson River off Jersey City (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard the craft when it went down on Thursday afternoon.

  11. New York Post

    Owner of helicopter that plummeted into NYC’s Hudson River ‘devastated’ after 6 killed: ‘Haven’t seen anything like that’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The owner of the tourist helicopter that plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people, told The Post he’s “devastated” by the tragic mishap.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Helicopter crashes in Hudson River (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The helicopter crash happened near Pier 40 in the Hudson River.

  13. The Daily Caller

    ‘It Was Spinning Pretty Fast’: Video Captures Deadly Helicopter Crash Into Hudson River (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A helicopter shattered in midair and slammed upside-down into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, killing all six people on board.

  14. Brainerd Dispatch

    Helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River, all six aboard killed (opens Brainerd Dispatch)

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    Brainerd Dispatch's feed description

    Helicopter submerged upside down near Lower Manhattan

  15. Newsweek

    Six dead after helicopter crashes into Hudson River (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Six people died after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, law enforcement officials and media outlets said.

  16. NBC Chicago

    Helicopter crashes in Hudson River off of Manhattan, killing all 6 aboard (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River off of Manhattan on Thursday, police said.

  17. Al Jazeera

    Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.

  18. CBS News

    Watch Live: Helicopter crashes into the Hudson River near Jersey City (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A helicopter has crashed in the Hudson River, authorities said.

  19. UPI

    Tour helicopter plunges into Hudson River in NYC, killing at least 5 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A family of five from Spain and a pilot died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near New York City Thursday afternoon.

  20. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Helicopter crashes into the Hudson River near Jersey City (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — A helicopter has crashed in the Hudson River, authorities said. The incident happened at roughly 3:15 p.m. Thursday. Multiple boats gathered could be seen gathering near Jersey City, not far from the Water’s Soul sculpture.

  21. KEYT Santa Barbara

    3 adults, 3 children dead after passenger helicopter crashes in the Hudson River (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By John Miller, Mark Morales and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Six people – including three children – are dead after a passenger helicopter crashed

  22. MyNorthwest

    A helicopter has crashed in the Hudson River off Manhattan, authorities say (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — A helicopter crashed Thursday into the Hudson River off Manhattan, authorities said.

  23. KVIA El Paso

    Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed: Sources (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Aaron Katersky, Josh Margolin, and Emily Shapiro April 10, 2025, 2:48 PM All six people on board were killed when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources told ABC News.

  24. Fox26 Houston

    Helicopter crash in Hudson River: At least 6 dead, sources say | LIVE (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Video appears to show a helicopter falling into the Hudson River, falling apart mid-air. At least six people are dead, according to the AP.

  25. Local News 8

    5 people pulled from deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River as recovery efforts continue for sixth person (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    WCBS, CNN By John Miller and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Six people were involved in a deadly helicopter crash on the Hudson River and five so far have been pulled from the scene and taken to the hospital, a law enforcement official on the scene said. The exact number of fatalities from the crash

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