The victims were later identified as Agustin Escobar, CEO of Siemens Spain, his wife and their 3 children aged 4, 5 and 11, as well as a 36-year-old pilot.Recordings of eyewitnesses made available on social media captured the minute erstwhile Bell 206's main rotor and tail were separated while inactive in the air.
The rotor blades, completely detached from the hull, continued to rotate, falling separately from the plane's hull before both sections hit water.
The fresh York City Fire Department (FDNY) confirmed that many rescue boats arrived at the scene, which surrounded most of the submerged, upside down helicopter.Authorities then appealed to the public to avoid an area close West Side road and Spring Street due to emergency operations and traffic obstructions.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched an investigation into the origin of the disaster.
Officers have not yet established what led to a visible disintegration during the flight.
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Source:https://www.rt.com/news/615569-helicopter-crash-new-york/
