.jpg) N350LH being recovered from the East River on March 12, 2018 | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 11, 2018 |
| Summary | Crashed into river following loss of engine power |
| Site | East River, New York City, US 40°46′25″N 73°56′22″W / 40.773611°N 73.939444°W |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil |
| Operator | Liberty Helicopters |
| Registration | N350LH |
| Flight origin | Helo Kearny Heliport, New Jersey |
| Destination | Helo Kearny Heliport, New Jersey |
| Occupants | 6 |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fatalities | 5 |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Survivors | 1 |
On March 11, 2018, a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the East River off the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, killing 5 people. Two passengers died at the scene, and three others were pronounced dead at the hospital. The pilot escaped the helicopter following the crash. The aircraft was operated by Liberty Helicopters for FlyNyon.