Strange because it seemed like it landed safely and if everyone had gotten their belts off they probably would have survived.
Been a New Yorker my whole life. I’m sure it has happened but don’t remember reading about a crash with so many deaths in those private helicopters.
Which one had dirt on Hillary?
Why couldn’t they remove their own harnesses? Nice pilot to take off before getting even one passenger loose.
Stop the slaughter.
Helicopters are weapons of war.
Ban helicopters, it is the only way to stop fatalities.
No constitutional right for civilian ownership or use of helicopters.
Do it for the children.
So sad. Prayers up, for the families, of all.
From your link....
...The pilot freed himself and was taken to a hospital in “OK” condition, New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigron told reporters Sunday night. The pilot was later named 33-year-old Richard Vance.
The cause of the crash, which occurred at about 7 p.m. north of Roosevelt Island between Queens and Manhattan, remained unclear.
The chopper, which was operated by Liberty Helicopters, was being used for a photo shoot, Police Commissioner James O’Neill said. A message left with the New York City-based company seeking comment was not immediately returned....
.....Nigron described removing the passengers from the chopper as “one of the most difficult parts” of the search and rescue operation.
Everyone but the pilot was “tightly harnessed,” he said. “These harnesses had to be cut and removed in order to get them off this helicopter, which was upside down at the time and completely submerged.”
That water was 50 feet deep, below 40 degrees and moving at 4 mph, he added.
“It took a while for the divers to get the people out,” Nigron said.
Again....prayers up, for all. So very sad.
What were his age and name before the crash?
;-)
Pilot probably had his hands on the release lever of the harness as he hit the water and let go the cyclic.
The passengers, probably not, and the cold water and panic no doubt prevented smooth action in the few seconds they had before rollover and dive.
If not prepared and trained, not much chance to get out in time.
I hope the company has a heavy duty insurance policy.