Helicopter Crash on East River Kills 5

In New York City on March 11, a helicopter crash happened that lead to the death of five people. According to members of the New York Fire Department, the crash happened at the East River. A helicopter crashed into the waters, and five passengers were killed while the pilot survived. The helicopter was flying on a popular route where sightseers are taken to see the Manhattan skyline. According to witnesses, the helicopter was flying too fast and was descending at a rate that was too fast. The helicopter plunged into the water and began to sink at around 7 p.m. The pilot...

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