Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. Officials said the dead included a family from Spain as well as the pilot.

The New York Police Department said Thursday afternoon that there was a helicopter crash into the Hudson River.

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River off of Manhattan, killing all 6 people on board. The helicopter appeared to be used for sightseeing tours, according to flight data. A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River off of Manhattan Thursday,