Cause of Hudson River helicopter crash still undetermined

The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the tragic helicopter crash that occurred in the Hudson River on Thursday. The crash involved a family from Barcelona, Spain, including three children under the age of 11, and the helicopter's pilot. The cause of the crash, which was caught on video showing the helicopter breaking apart midair, is still under investigation. NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy stressed that they are not speculating on the cause at this time and are conducting a thorough examination of the wreckage to determine what happened. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the NTSB. The helicopter was operated by New York Helicopter, and the company's CEO expressed devastation over the incident and emphasized the need for the investigation to provide answers. Eyewitnesses to the crash have described the terrifying scene and experienced helicopter pilots have expressed shock at the helicopter's disintegration. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the helicopter was in a special flight rules area, where no air traffic services were being provided at the time of the crash. The victims of the crash have been identified as Siemens executives Agustin Escobar and Merce Comprubi Montal, along with their three children, who were in New York celebrating birthdays. The Siemens company expressed condolences for the family's tragic loss, and city officials have expressed their sympathies for those affected by the incident.