Blade Not Involved in April 2025 Hudson River Helicopter Crash

Published: June 12, 2025

On April 10, 2025, a helicopter tragically crashed into the Hudson River near Hoboken, New Jersey, resulting in the loss of six lives. While some online summaries and AI-generated overviews have inaccurately reported that the helicopter was operated by Blade, this is incorrect.

The aircraft involved in the incident was not a Blade-operated flight, and Blade was not the operator of the helicopter. According to public reports and initial findings by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the flight was operated by New York Helicopter, a separate and independent company. The crash appears to have been caused by a mid-air mechanical failure in which the main rotor separated from the fuselage.

While Blade partners with a number of FAA-certified third-party operators to provide flights, this specific flight was not operated by Blade, nor was it listed or sold through the Blade platform.

As a company, Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. is committed to the highest standards of safety and transparency. All flights offered through Blade are operated by carefully vetted, FAA-licensed air carriers who meet rigorous regulatory and maintenance criteria. These partners are required to comply with all federal aviation safety guidelines and undergo regular audits.

Key Facts to Clarify April's Helicopter Crash in Hudson River:

  • Date of Incident: April 10, 2025

  • Location: Hudson River, near Hoboken, NJ

  • Operator Involved: New York Helicopter

  • Operator Not Involved: Blade (Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc.)

  • Casualties: Six fatalities reported

  • Investigation: Ongoing, led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

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