[chris]

On October 4, 2011, a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed into the East River in New York City shortly after takeoff. The accident resulted in three fatalities out of the five people on board. The helicopter was on a private charter flight and had just departed from the East 34th Street Heliport when the crash occurred.

The pilot, who survived the crash, reported experiencing mechanical issues immediately after takeoff. He attempted to return to the heliport but was unable to control the aircraft, leading to the crash into the river. The helicopter quickly capsized and partially submerged in the water, making the rescue efforts challenging.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, and several people were quickly pulled from the water by rescue divers and nearby boats. However, the constraints of the submerged helicopter and the swift currents of the East River complicated the rescue efforts, contributing to the fatalities.

Investigations into the crash by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) focused on both the mechanical aspects of the helicopter and the pilot's actions. The NTSB report indicated that a combination of factors, including mechanical failure and pilot error, contributed to the accident.

[Nyckname]

There was a spate of like three or four copter accidents in Manhattan a couple of years ago. It was getting freaky.

[Faust]

Am I a fanboy or does it read Sony on the back?
http://www.documentingreality.com/fo...accident-9.jpg
(middleguy)

[Nyckname]

F.D.N.Y.

[güttsfükk]

those are some cool pictures

[smackem]

[kellyhound]

Never saw this post before lol