Meanwhile, divers from the New York Police Department continued recovery operations on April 13, searching for several parts of the helicopter.

The helicopter reached the George Washington Bridge before turning south and crashing, officials said during the briefing."Our hearts go out to the family and those on board," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said after the incident.

Six people are dead after a New York City sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey, after the aircraft's rotor fell off during the flight.