All six people on board were killed, including the pilot and a family of five from Spain, which included three children. Trump expressed his condolences, calling the event “terrible” and the footage “horrendous.”
He stated, “Six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us,” and offered blessings for the victims’ families and friends. He also noted that Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and his team are actively investigating, with announcements about the cause expected soon.
The statement was shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform at approximately 7:10 p.m. ET and resonated across various outlets, reflecting public sentiment and the ongoing response to the tragedy.
The FAA and NTSB are continuing their investigations, though no official cause has been determined yet. The helicopter was in a Special Flight Rules Area at the time, where air traffic control was not present.
