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America Helicopter Crash: Aerial accidents in America are not taking the names of stopping. The accident took place in Manhattan near New York. This helicopter went to the city for an aerial darshan, when this accident happened.
America once again crashed helicopter.
Highlights
- Helicopter crash in America, 6 killed.
- 3 children involved in the accident in New York.
- The helicopter was having an aerial visit to the tourists.
America Helicopter Crash: Six people died after a helicopter crashed over the Hudson River on Thursday in New York, USA. The dead include three children, a pilot and a family members from Spain. CNN gave information about this, quoting the Mayor of New York City.
According to CNN, the accident occurred late afternoon near Pier 40. The crashed helicopter was named a bell 206 L-4 Longranger IV. This helicopter brought tourists to get the city aerial. Lower was blown away from the people with people. It circled around the Statue of Liberty and then went to the North side of the Hudson River towards the George Washington Bridge. After this it turned south and fell into the river near New Jersey.
Rescuers extracting the debris of helicopter.
Rescue and police action
On receiving the information of the accident, New York City Police Department (NYPD), Coast Guard and emergency teams reached the spot. However, no one could survive. NYPD issued an advisory saying, “The helicopter crash near the West Side Highway and Spring Street in the Hudson River will increase the movement of emergency vehicles in the surrounding areas and there may be a delay in traffic.”
How was the weather at the time of the accident?
According to the news agency, there was a cloud in the sky at the time of the accident. The wind was running at a speed of 15 to 25 kilometers per hour. Visibility was fine, but there was a possibility of light rain in that area.
FAA has started investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the accident. The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation of the incident. The investigation will detect the causes of the accident, such as technical fault, weather role or pilot’s mistake.
Who and where were the victims
Those who died include a pilot and five members of a family, who came from Spain, there were three children. The officials have not yet made public the entire identity of the victims, as the process of informing their families is going on.
Question on helicopter tourism
Tourism is quite popular with helicopter in New York. But, this incident has once again raised questions on its safety. Local people and experts say that such flights need strict rules and investigation.
What did the mayor say?
The Mayor of New York expressed grief over the accident and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. He said that the city administration will cooperate in all possible investigation in the investigation. That part of the Hudson River has been temporarily banned, so that there is no obstruction in the removal of the debris and investigation.