Helicopter crash in Manhattan's East River kills all 5 passengers, pilot escapes

ABC

All five passengers aboard a helicopter that crashed into Manhattan's East River Sunday night have died, authorities said.

A bystander captured video of the helicopter's descent into the water. The footage shows the final seconds as the chopper's propellers strike the glassy river's surface, its engine sputtering.

Reports are of engine failure. I will say that 3 were taken to hospital and later died. It is quite amazing to me that the first responders got there so fast as to even give any a chance for life. 40 degree water and 50' deep and still came close to saving imo is a credit to how things are being done in first response. Prayers go out to the victims families and loved ones.

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