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| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 4, 2011 |
| Summary | Under investigation |
| Site | East River, New York City, New York |
| Registration | N63Q |
| Passengers | 3 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fatalities | 2 |
| Injuries | 1 (serious) |
| Survivors | 3 |
On October 4, 2011, a Bell 206 helicopter crashed in the East River in New York City, New York, United States. The crash occurred around 3:22 PM at the East 34th Street Heliport near FDR Drive in Manhattan. The helicopter had five people on board. Four were rescued, including the pilot, with 2 people seriously injured. Rescue crews from the FDNY, NYPD, local emergency services, and the U.S. Coast Guard searched for the five victims one of whom was found dead.
References
- Queally, James. "Helicopter crashes in East River near 23rd Street". NJ.com. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- Curry, Colleen. "Helicopter Crashes into New York's East River". ABC News. Retrieved 4 October 2011.