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Six people died when their passenger helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York City
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Thursday afternoon. According to officials, a Bell 206 helicopter with tour company New York
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Helicopters took off from the downtown heliport just before 3 p.m. Eastern time. About 15 minutes
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later, the helicopter lost control and crashed into the Hudson River near the New Jersey coastline
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Divers with the New York City Police Department and Fire Department sprang into action
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and were on the scene within minutes. The Coast Guard and New Jersey authorities also coordinated with the rescue efforts
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According to the flight logs, six people were aboard the aircraft, a pilot, two adults, and three children
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NYPD divers pulled four victims from the water, and FDNY pulled the other two
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Officials say the victims on board were a family visiting from Spain
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Unfortunately, no one survived. Again, we're praying for the families and our gratitude to the rescuers and the courage that was displayed in their dedication
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Officials say they're not sure what caused the helicopter to lose control and crash into the river
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The FAA and NTSB are investigating. For Straight Arrow News, I'm Lauren Keenan
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