The pilot of the helicopter that went down in New York Metropolis’s Hudson River Thursday was a former Navy SEAL who dreamed of flying … so says his spouse, about 24 hours after the crash.

Kathryn Johnson confirmed to Gothamist that her husband, Seankese Johnson — who glided by Sean — was flying the Bell 206 helicopter when its rotor blades flew off, and it spun out of the sky … crashing into the water beneath and killing all six folks aboard.

Sean had lately moved to New York Metropolis to proceed his pilot profession … and, Kathryn says she’s puzzled in regards to the crash — including it is a very tough time for her.

Whereas she and Sean had been separated for just a few months, Kathryn says the 2 remained shut and final spoke on Wednesday — only a day earlier than the helicopter went down.

As … a number of angles displaying the crash have come out because the crash — displaying what seems to be the blades from the helicopter detaching in mid-air and sending the craft right into a tailspin.

The helicopter had circled to refuel previous to the crash, although the rationale for the tragedy continues to be beneath investigation.