Michael Roth, the owner of New York Helicopter Tours, said the pilot had called in for fuel before the crash. Despite efforts to locate him, it was another pilot who discovered the helicopter had crashed into the river.
Authorities confirmed all bodies were recovered, but major parts of the aircraft remain missing. Emergency operations will continue with further dive operations by the NYPD and NJSP.
President Trump expressed his condolences, confirming that the investigation is ongoing.





