The Malta Independent 19 April 2024, Friday
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1 dead when helicopter crashes into New York City skyscraper

Monday, 10 June 2019, 20:46 Last update: about 6 years ago

One person died when a helicopter crashed onto the roof of a Midtown Manhattan building in a hard landing on Monday, according to police and fire officials. 

"People who were in the building said they felt the building shake," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters. 

The crash is believed to be an accident; there's no indication of terrorism.

The building is located on 7th Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets, according to the New York City Fire Department.

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