New York ferry crew rescues pilot after helicopter crash

The Corps of Engineers vessel Hayward hoists a downed helicopter from the Hudson River May 15, 2019. Corps of Engineers photo

A NY Waterway ferry crew picked up a pilot after a helicopter crash in the Hudson River Wednesday, the latest in a long line of rescues for the cross-river commuter service

The ferry Gov. Thomas Kean was passing close by when the helicopter operated by Zip Aviation lost altitude and fell into the river after refueling at the West 30rd Street heliport around 1:20 p.m.

NY Waterway deckhand Edwin Montoya prepares to pick up the helicopter pilot. NY Waterway photo

Capt. Adam Schiano pointed his ferry...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/new-york-ferry-crew-rescues-pilot-after-helicopter-crash/

Leave a Comment

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon