What was supposed to be a fun, once-in-a-lifetime tour of Manhattan turned into a heartbreaking tragedy. Six people have been confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, according to the Associated Press.
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Witnesses described a terrifying scene — the chopper’s propeller apparently broke off midair and spiraled into the water. One person who saw it happen told NBC, “The blade just flew off.” Another, Avi Rakesh, said, “I don’t know what happened to the tail, but it just straight-up dropped. It dropped feet away from Holland Tunnel, and I can’t imagine if it hit it.” Honestly, that could’ve been an even bigger disaster.
According to Fox News, the people on board were vacationing with their kids, taking a helicopter tour over the city — something a lot of tourists do for the incredible views of Manhattan. It’s hard to wrap your head around how something meant to be so special ended like this.
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Right now, investigators are digging into what went wrong — whether it was a mechanical failure or something else entirely. In the meantime, the city is mourning the loss of six lives, and a lot of people are asking if helicopter tours over such a busy, dense area are really worth the risk.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones dealing with this unimaginable loss.
