Hudson River Helicopter Tragedy: What Went Wrong?

A tragic helicopter crash over New York City's Hudson River claimed six lives. The Bell 206 helicopter, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, broke into three main pieces mid-flight before crashing. Witnesses reported loud bangs, leading to the initial breakup. The NTSB is investigating the incident.

A tourist helicopter tragically crashed into New York City's Hudson River on April 10, resulting in the deaths of all six people onboard, the National Transportation Safety Board reported on Wednesday.

The Bell 206 helicopter, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, departed from a downtown pad at 2:58 p.m. ET. The flight turned fatal about 17 minutes later after witnesses heard several loud bangs before the aircraft broke apart and fell rapidly.

The NTSB confirmed that the helicopter separated into three key parts: the fuselage which includes the engine, the main rotor system, and the tail boom, before descending into the river.

(With inputs from agencies.)