A tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River near lower Manhattan has left six people dead, with emergency personnel quickly responding to the crisis. The helicopter broke apart midair and crashed upside down in the river, between Manhattan and New Jersey. Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter spinning uncontrollably before crashing into the water.
The helicopter, identified as a Bell 206, was completely submerged in the river. Both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced plans to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the crash.
This is not the first aviation disaster to occur in the New York area, with multiple crashes in the past, including a collision between a plane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson River in 2009 that killed nine people. Concerns about aviation safety have been raised, especially following this incident and other recent high-profile crashes in the US.
The incident has renewed calls for greater regulation and safety precautions to be implemented to minimize and prevent fatal accidents in the future. The crash serves as a reminder of the risks associated with flying, both for private recreational aircraft and commercial flights, and highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of passengers and crew.
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