This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Investigative update 14 April 2025
Key components of the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last week were recovered Monday, greatly aiding the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the fatal accident.
Divers from the New York Police Department worked with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management to find, recover and secure the helicopter’s main rotor system, including the transmission, and the roof beam. They also recovered the tail rotor system. The evidence will be taken to a secure location for further examination.
Recovery efforts are now finished.
The NTSB continues to ask witnesses to the crash who may have video or photos of any aspect of the accident sequence or have information that could be relevant to the investigation to email the NTSB at [email protected].
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
On April 10, 2025, about 1515 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, N216MH, rapidly descended into the Hudson River in Jersey City, New Jersey. The six occupants were fatally injured. The helicopter was being operated by New York Helicopters as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 air tour flight.
NTSB investigators are on scene documenting the wreckage, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Local authorities are continuing the search for missing aircraft components. All aspects of this accident remain under investigation.
A preliminary report is expected within 30 days from the date of the accident. The preliminary report will contain factual information gathered during the initial phase of the investigation. A probable cause of the crash and any contributing factors will come in the final report, which is expected in 12 to 24 months.
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