A small plane hit a helicopter over the Hudson River earlier today in New York City, and both plunged into the river. Nine are believed dead. Officials believe five Italian tourists along with a pilot were taking off on a tourist helicopter ride from a helipad on the city's west side. Shortly thereafter, the helicopter struck a small plane carrying three people, including one child.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg described the accident as "not survivable" in a news conference. Later today, an eyewitness who was on a river cruise showed her photos of the accident to FOX News. Watch the mayor's news conference and see the photos, AFTER THE JUMP…
