Helicopter Makes Deadly Hard Landing on Manhattan Skyscraper
A helicopter dramatically hard landed on the roof of a 54-story office tower in Midtown Manhattan today. The New York Fire Department confirmed they rushed to the scene after reports around 2 p.m. of the incident at 51st Street and Seventh Avenue.
One Fatality Confirmed After Rooftop Crash
Authorities have confirmed a single fatality from the hard landing on the skyscraper known as building 787. The type of helicopter involved remains unclear. Firefighters are now battling a fire caused by the wreckage on the roof.
Eyewitness Captures Fiery Aftermath
Lance Konce, working just a block away, recorded the chaotic scene. He described hearing “a loud sound like a too-low helicopter,” before spotting “a sheet of flame on the roof and then smoke.”
The investigation is ongoing as emergency crews contain the blaze and search for further details on the crash.
