Six Dead In NYC Sightseeing Helicopter Crash [VIDEO]

New York City’s ABC affiliate reports:

Six people were killed after a helicopter believed to be carrying a family of tourists from Spain crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported at 3:17 p.m. on the Hoboken side of the Hudson.

In addition to the family of five — two adults and three children — a pilot was also on board, for a total of six people.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the helicopter was operated by New York Helicopters. Video shared with Eyewitness News appeared to show pieces of the helicopter break apart and crash into the water. Officials say the helicopter hit the water inverted.

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