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A bird strike most likely caused the helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people near New York City last year, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released Thursday.
The NTSB found bird remains in the wreckage of the Bell 206L-4 helicopter and the surrounding area.
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Tim McNicholas and Jesse Zanger contributed to this report.
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