Man loses control of drone, sends it crashing into Vessel at Hudson Yards

ByEyewitness News WABC logo
Friday, June 4, 2021
Eyewitness News Afternoon Update

WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A man lost control of the drone he was flying over Hudson Yards on Friday.

The drone first crashed into the Vessel around 11:15 a.m. before it plummeted into the Soul Cycle tent.

No injuries were reported.

The drone operator was taken into custody. Charges are pending.

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