Disturbing video shows moment helicopter plummets into Hudson River, killing six

Video of an ill-fated helicopter plummeting into the Hudson river emerged shortly after the crash Thursday afternoon.

The aircraft, apparently missing its rotors, was seen spinning before it splashed into the river near Pier 40 on the Manhattan side and Hoboken on the New Jersey side.

Warning: Graphic video

Five Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash sources told the New York Post.

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