The helicopter was touring New York City when it fell out of the sky shortly after 3:15 p.m. Thursday and crashed into the Hudson River, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during a news conference.

The victims of the helicopter crash were identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their 9-year-old daughter Mercedes, and pilot Seanqese Johnson, 36.

Hudson River helicopter crash: 6 dead after aircraft goes down in New York City. A family from Spain was on a sightseeing tour over the city when the aircraft plummeted into the water.

It must be done right."Video above: Witness footage shows Hudson River helicopter crash sceneA helicopter industry group also urged caution.“Unfortunately, some well-meaning but misguided ...

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us.

It must be done right."Video above: Witness footage shows Hudson River helicopter crash sceneA helicopter industry group also urged caution.“Unfortunately, some well-meaning but misguided ...

"Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us. The footage of the accident is horrendous.

"Today's news of the helicopter crash on the Hudson River is devastating. Five Spaniards from the same family, three of them children, and the pilot have lost their lives. An unimaginable tragedy.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us.

It must be done right."Video above: Witness footage shows Hudson River helicopter crash sceneA helicopter industry group also urged caution.“Unfortunately, some well-meaning but misguided ...

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us.