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Great Kills

September 17, 2012

Staten Island Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash in New Jersey

Retired police officer Michael Scarfia, 65, died on Saturday after his helicopter went down in NJ.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

November 06, 2011

Third Woman Dies from East River Helicopter Crash

Harriet Nicholson, 60, died Sunday morning more than a month after a helicopter with her family and friends crashed into the East River.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 12, 2011

Second Woman Dies After East River Helicopter Crash

Helen Tamaki, the partner of Sonia Marra, who was killed in the crash near the East 34th Street Heliport on Oct. 4, died Tuesday night.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 12, 2011

Helicopter Was Inspected Two Days Before Deadly East River Crash

In a preliminary report, federal investigators said the helicopter involved in a deadly crash in the East River last week was inspected just two days before the accident.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 07, 2011

Family of Woman Killed in Helicopter Crash Thanks New Yorkers

Several days after the deadly crash, the family of Sonia Marra released a statement thanking first responders and hospital staff for their care and kindness.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 07, 2011

Investigators Close to Ruling Out Engine Failure in Helicopter Crash

Two days after a helicopter crash killed one and left two others critically injured, investigators have come one step closer to ruling out engine fault as a cause.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 06, 2011

Calls to Ban Helicopters Met With Resistance At Buzzing East Side Heliport

Calls by local leaders to ban non-essential helicopter flights out of Manhattan are being met with resistance by those in the industry, who insist flying is safe.

Manhattan

October 05, 2011

Investigators Eye Helicopter's Weight Limit in Deadly Crash, Sources Say

Investigators are looking into what caused a private helicopter to flip upside down and crash into the East River just after takeoff Tuesday.

Manhattan

October 05, 2011

Deadly Crash Renews Call to Ban Manhattan Helicopter Flights

The deadly crash on the East River has some renewing their calls to ban helicopter flights into and out of Manhattan.