Helicopter and Plane Collide Over the Hudson

(This footage is a newsfeed of the search for survivors. It is not footage of the crash.)

A Liberty tour helicopter and a small plane collided over the Hudson River today. Nine people are believed to be dead. Rescue workers called it a “not survivable” accident. So far they have recovered two bodies.

My heart dropped when I heard this news, because my friend is a helicopter pilot. I just got off the phone with him–he picked up on the 5th ring. Whew!

He said he was in the air, near the crash when it happened. I talked to him for less than a minute to see that he was okay, so I have no details.

Update —

(This footage includes crash photos)

(Promo Photo – Liberty Helicopter flying near Statue of Liberty)

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