Midtown Manhattan, NY – Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash on Top of Building
Midtown Manhattan, NY (June 10, 2019) – On Monday afternoon, June 10
th, the city was alerted to an incident in which one person was killed during a helicopter crash on a rooftop in. The accident happened at the AXA Equitable Center located in the 700 block of 7
th Avenue, in the vicinity of 51
st Street, at approximately 2:00 p.m.
According to the FDNY, the helicopter ended up crash-landing on top of the aforementioned building, where the impact resulted in a fire. Preliminary information has revealed that the pilot of the helicopter lost contact with the LGA tower before attempting to find a flat spot to land. The incident was deemed a tragic and unfortunate accident.
Authorities have since confirmed that the pilot, who is yet to be identified, was the only one involved in the crash, and that nobody else was injured.
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We would like to extend our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers and deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased victim during this devastating time. We maintain our highest hopes for their ability to cope with the unfortunate nature of this tragic accident. Aviation accidents in New York, particularly those involving a helicopter, are fairly uncommon and will likely leave surviving loved ones with numerous questions.
At Hach & Rose, we are dedicated to assisting those who have been affected by the negligence of another person, corporation, or other entity. Our compassionate
New York accident attorneys take pride in easing the encumbrances that arise for those affected by these kinds of tragedies. If you have lost a loved one in an
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