A deadly mid-air helicopter crash of the Hudson river, just outside New York City has taken all six on board. The incident has triggered a massive disaster, as well investigations in attempt to figure out what caused crash.
Here are your must-know details:
The Incident:
A helicopter crashed in to the Hudson River.
It landed nearby to the shore–Upper Manhattan and Lower Manhattan/ Jersey City
The helicopter broke apart in mid-air and then fell into the water according to witnesses.
Casualties:
All Six people on board perished tragically.
The victims were the pilot and a family of five tourists from Spain. The family was reportedly two adults and three kids.
One of the dead man has data: agustin Escobar was a high-ranking official of Siemens.
Emergency Response:
Police and ambulance services as well as Federal Fire Marshall (U.S. Coast Guard) responded to the scene.
There were rescue and recovery operations carried out in the river.
moved the remains of the helicopter wreckage
Investigation:
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are in the process of conducting an investigation on the crash.
Evidence from eye witnesses suggest that the rotor blades of the helicopter pulled off during flight.
Impact:
The disaster is generating a lot of concern, and sorrow.
It has also been asking about how safe sightseeing helicopter tours are in the area.
This has caused a great deal of sorrow among New Yorkers, and around the world as result of this tragic event. Crash investigation has begun in conclusion to find out what happened and take precautionary steps.
