Taking in all of the sights in New York is something that can take a very long time for those who choose to do so on foot.  Therefore, it's long been popular for tourists to see the city from above by way of helicopter rides.  Unfortunately, there have been some tragic and infamous New York helicopter accidents that have occurred in recent years, and tragically it appears that another crash will now become part of that conversation.  One person was killed earlier this week and two others were critically injured in a New York helicopter crash that occurred just after take-off.

According to the authorities, this New York helicopter accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon within one minute after the chopper took off.  Witnesses stated that they noticed that the helicopter was spinning wildly, and the pilot ultimately lost control of it before the helicopter plunged into the East River.  The pilot had taken off from the 34th Street heliport.  The passengers were tourists who were in town to celebrate a birthday, and one of them drowned with the chopper.  Two others were rescued but were in critical condition and the pilot escaped with only minor injuries.

Helicopter Crash Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was lost in this horrific New York helicopter accident.  Losing a life in such a traumatic way is truly tragic in every way.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding helicopter accidents.  In general, there are more than 8 helicopter accidents for every 100,000 hours of flight time, which is far greater than the rate that's associated with commercial airlines.

New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

In situations like this one, it could take some time before investigators determine the cause of this New York helicopter accident.  However, it seems likely that the passenger who was killed was not at fault.  In general, if someone is killed in this type of a crash, the family of the person who was lost may be able to file a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the party or parties responsible for the loss.  A successful claim would lead to an award of damages for the plaintiffs.

If you have lost someone you love in any type of accident, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.