**Exclusive Search and Rescue Footage** East River Helicopter Crash - FDNY 10-60 2nd Alarm Box 8611

Location: East River. From East 90 to East 95
Reports of a helicopter that did a nose dive into the river
Major Technical Reaponse
E-39,22,53
E-35(Comm)s/c
E-44 w/ 2nd Piece
L-16,13
L-43 Water Rescue
L-14(Soc Support)
B-10,12(Staging)
B-43(Air Recon)s/c
R-1 w/ R.C 1
R-4
Sq-41
D-3
Tac-1
RB,SB
FC,FCB(Staging)
CTU
SOC Logistic
SOC Compressor
HM-1
HMB
Marine 1,6,9s/c
Marine 1A
Marine Battalion
Car-23,12A,4C,11,12,4D,12B
Roosevelt Island
E-260
L-116
B-45
Maybe
34th St Sector (Box 720)
E-16,21,14
L-7,3(Fast)
B-8
Car-3,1,6A
Maybe:
25th St & East River (Box 609)
E-7 Act. 5,14
L-9,15 Act. 21
L-12(Water Rescue)
B-6
Sq-18 w/ 2nd Piece
RB
HM-1
HMB
Reports helicopter went under water @19:16
Reports helicopter engine on fire @19:16
Rescue 4 on the frequency @19:16
E-53 at East 91. Nothing to report here
Marine 6 5 min ETA
E-39 North Bound FDR we have nothing
Caller stating helicopter submerged @19:17
B-10 E-22 @ East 90 with PD land and water units @19:18
MD got a call with someone floating in on a flotation device @19:18
M-6. We have an over turned helicopter. With 5 people inside @19:22
D-3 staging will be 96th St. Easy access to the river
D-3 i want all Marine Units on the Box. And a BC to the 34th St helipad
D-3 have a Chief and units go to Roosevelt Island
M6. We have a diver in the water. PD has a diver in the water
M6 we have the helicopter tied up to the tug boat
D-3 i don’t want any of our divers in the water until I get there. Got that I’ll be there in 30 seconds
MD to D-3 M-6 has a diver already in the water. Not a SCUBA diver
MB is picking up R1 divers
Car-3 responding @19:34
Command Post. East 96 & The River
D-3 who is my chief for staging.
MD FCB is Staging
D-3 I want another Chief
D-3 I working on a new command post
B-8. Heliport is closed can’t get access
Car-3 have D-3 set up a command post with NYPD
D-3 we are working on it. Having difficult gaining access
B-12s/c Staging
Car-3. S/c an air recon chief @19:38
D-3 89 St & East End Ave for Command post @19:39
Command Post 89 St & East End Ave
D-3 Send 1 Marine Unit to Staging to get members. Got that @19:40
MB M1A has the pilot on board. Not sure where they are going @19:42
Car-3 send a field Comm engine to D-3’s Location @19:43
MB. M1A is brining the pilot to 80 & the FDR @19:44
M6 R1 has a diver in the water. We have a diver on the surface @19:49
D-3 have the 8th BC stay at 34th and give them 3&2 have a sector there the incident is moving south @19:52
MD to D-3 NYPD isn’t putting anymore helicopters in the air. So Air Recon might not happen @19:52
B-43 i am 10-8. NYPD isn’t flying anymore helicopters @19:57
B-8 we will be at the ferry terminal 35 to 36 waiting @20:00
Car-1 10-84 @20:03
Car-3. With the amount of units we have at both boxes transmit the 2nd Alarm @20:05
Car-6A I’m at 34th st taking command @20:06
D-3 let those cars know. The incident is moving south it’s at East 59th st. They removed 2 more PTs and they are going to 34th St @20:07
Car-3 I’m taking command of 34th st
MD sending the fast truck to 34th st @20:07
MD to L3 bring your water gear and fast gear @20:13
M6 all victims removed. Removing divers now @20:17
Car-3 moving the command post to 34th St & the Ferry Terminal @20:17
Command Post. 34th St & The River
Car-3. We are at Slip A. Closer to 36th St. waiting on the boats @20:24
RB 2 10-37 Code 1s. 3 10-37s Code 2s (CPR in progress) and 1 Code 3
Car-3 helo is moving south. Move the Command Post to 25th St and put a box out
Command Post. 25th St & The River
FC per Car-3. PWH @21:34
Relocations:
Squad 288 Act. Rescue 1
Engine 237 Act. Engine 5
Engine 94 Act. Engine 37
Engine 37 Act. Engine 53
Engine 5 Act. Engine 39
Ladder 23 Act. Ladder 43
Ladder 21 Act. Ladder 13
Ladder 146 Act. Ladder 7
Ladder 102 Act. Ladder 3
Ladder 15 Act. Ladder 21
Battalion 50 Act. Battalion 8

[@firefox2716]

Fast Response by all rescue teams ,on the scene saving lives ! Hearts & Prayers go out to the families of this yet another american tragedy !

[@samanthayellen860]

yes truly sad condolences

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Well said! Thanks for watching!

[@tommyd1542]

Outstanding video Nick. You really nailed it with this one. I would like to express my most sincere condolences to the family members, friends and loved ones of the people who perished in this tragic accident. I also hope the pilot makes a speedy recovery and will be able to somehow move on with his life after experiencing such a horrific incident. Many thanks to the NYPD Harbor Patrol, Aviation, ESU, FDNY Marine Units, Fire Fighters, EMT's, Paramedics and Rescue Medics who gave their all to try and save everyone aboard.

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thank you Tommy, well said!

[@thehubproductions5744]

Amazing Footage. My condolences go out to the 5 people and their families. R.I.P

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thank you!

[@melvincampbell4690]

Great footage as usual. Rest in peace to the five victims

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks Melvin!

[@freedomguard7822]

Outstanding response by all !! NYC Strength & Honor !! Prayers & Condolences,

[@chrisbarr1359]

Excellent footage! Great coverage of the rescue ops on the river - not just a bunch of units sitting on the street or staging. Radio traffic audio appreciated!

[@NJDRONEMAN]

Thanks for great vid!!! Prayers from all souls and the pilot who has to live with this

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks!

[@JakeW26]

That was some very amazing footage you caught Nick!

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thank you very much Jake

[@flexmann2148]

YES!! You answered my question on your discussion blog. Great video!!!!

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks!

[@firerino55666]

So very sad ...prayers...

[@BROOKLYN1977]

I don't advise many people to get on these tourist helicopters especially flying over large bodies of water if you have not had at least one underwater helicopter egress training session not saying it's guaranteed to save you but it definitely will help you egress out of a aircraft while it's underwater. The people who usually get underwater egress training are the military ,offshore oil workers and Medevac EMS Crews who fly in helicopters people should consider taking a an underwater Helicopter egress training course if they insist on riding in these helicopters especially flying over large bodies of water

[@Mike6867]

Ultimate Warrior they had lots of deadly accidents in the past too

[@BROOKLYN1977]

Mike Hamilton these tourist helicopters especially in New York City have not had a great record because I remember when I was young going on the helicopter company that operated out of 34th Street FDR Drive back in 85 they had a few crashes into the river they're not safe

[@BROOKLYN1977]

Yes my dad and I also went on one of these helicopter tours back in 85 near 34th Street and I believe that they were under a different name it wasn't Liberty and there helicopters I believe were painted red and white stripe type of colors but I definitely also remember taking one of these death traps back in 85 which I was young and excited what I know now I don't think I would get back on one of these tour helicopters in New York City area

[@Mike6867]

Psalm 144:1 Maccabees im not taking death chances

[@Caderic]

@@Mike6867 You take a "death chance" evey time you get on the road. You are more likely to die there than in a helicopter.

[@gloriaunderwood9026]

SCUBA 10-15 minutes out - thats the difference between those people living and dying! !!!!

[@Caderic]

Nah, they are already dead. Divers don't save lives they recover bodies.

[@labanjohnson]

awesome comms log

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks!

[@donbrinkman3874]

Great coverage, very sad!

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks!

[@Ramseylove]

nice Videos FDNY Response Videos

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thank you

[@brettsost8599]

Great Video!

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks

[@luchysporting1]

Nice video

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Thanks

[@rethablair6902]

I'm wondering who were the two that died at the scene🤔

[@liamdempseyfirephotosvideo1475]

Unfortunately 5 Deaths Reported 2 Priority 4’s & 3 later in hospital

[@johnpalomo3193]

Any resuscitation footage ?

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

No. Thanks for watching

[@MADELYNJimenez-fy2em]

🚒👍

[@MADELYNJimenez-fy2em]

Madelyn Jimenez cabrera vargas yes passworts Rodny Steven Geslle medayln

[@carolinecopp1115]

All the people or person have the waters did they get them out of water

[@nmc1126]

LADDER 10 AND RESCUE 1 TEAM FDNY as of right now, I believe 2 are DOA.

[@carolinecopp1115]

Nick Corman what does that mean

[@samanthayellen860]

doa dead on arrival means death code prob died of hypothermia within minutes or injury they will have to do an autopsy sad

[@carolinecopp1115]

samantha yellen thank you

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

samantha yellen All passengers died...only survivor was the pilot.

[@moshegoog1]

I dont understand one thing when i need to be fast i run

[@notthatdonald1385]

Pilot unstrapped himself and got out leaving 5 passengers. Hmm

[@Mike6867]

my only question is before the Flight Did the Pilot explain how to evacuate during an emergency? Hmmmm

[@tommyd1542]

It's mandatory for all pilots or flight attendants to explain how to evacuate any type of aircraft during an emergency. Instead of wearing regular seat belts the passengers requested to be harnessed in so they could fly with the doors open in order take unobstructed photos of N.Y. City and it's landmarks. Did the pilot explain to the passengers how to remove the complex harness systems in case of emergency? There's only one person still alive who knows the answer to both our questions..

[@Mike6867]

Donald Savage the pilot didn’t go over the entire safety instustions before takeoff

[@Mike6867]

Donald Savage He never explained the full saftey video still drives me nuts

[@rethablair6902]

I'm sure he won't never have a moment's peace for leaving them behind like that!😭😭😭😭

[@siinnit]

Is everyone OK?

[@markfryer9880]

No, two passengers deceased, and three in critical condition in hospital according to the official press conference. Pilot is also in hospital.

[@siinnit]

Mark Fryer Oh gosh. Thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of this horrible tragedy

[@binky8501]

Why the hell do you need all these units on land. All you is marine and helos. The rest are utterly useless. Why send a collapse unit, multiple ladders, SOC and Commo support, engines..what the hell. They're just spectators

[@jonathanspinks9242]

The majority of the fire suppression rigs responding are probably marine rescue team members