Helicopter crashes into Hudson River - in pictures

  • The wreckage of the helicopter is recovered from the Hudson River near lower Manhattan, in New York. Six people were killed in the crash. Reuters
    The wreckage of the helicopter is recovered from the Hudson River near lower Manhattan, in New York. Six people were killed in the crash. Reuters
  • A screengrab from a video of the crash shows the helicopter falling from the sky. AP
    A screengrab from a video of the crash shows the helicopter falling from the sky. AP
  • Emergency personnel arrive at the crash site. AFP
    Emergency personnel arrive at the crash site. AFP
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams discusses the crash. He has called it a 'heartbreaking and tragic' incident. AP
    New York City Mayor Eric Adams discusses the crash. He has called it a 'heartbreaking and tragic' incident. AP
  • Debris floats in the water. Three children were among those killed. Bloomberg
    Debris floats in the water. Three children were among those killed. Bloomberg
  • Police carry parts of the helicopter retrieved from the river. AFP
    Police carry parts of the helicopter retrieved from the river. AFP
  • Emergency personnel prepare to begin recovery efforts at the site of the crash. Reuters
    Emergency personnel prepare to begin recovery efforts at the site of the crash. Reuters