A horrific tragedy unfolded in New York when a helicopter carrying five Spanish nationals plummeted into the Hudson River. The victims were a married couple and their three children—had been vacationing in the Big Apple and booked a scenic flight over Manhattan with the tourism company New York Helicopter Tours.

Spain’s prime minister said five Spaniards from the same family, including three children, were killed in the crash.

Internet users are asking questions over the "highly unusual" nature of the helicopter crash which killed Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar and his family - his wife and three children. Some have argued the 'Jesus nut' could have caused the crash in the Hudson River.