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Manhattan Tourist Helicopter
- Issue: Aviation accident
- Result: Confidential settlement
2005 Crash of Manhattan Tourist Helicopter
On June 14, 2005, a Bell 206 helicopter operated by Helicopter Flight Services, Inc. fell into the East River shortly after taking off for a tourist flight over New York City. The pilot and six passengers were immersed upside-down in the water as the helicopter overturned. Lieff Cabraser represented a passenger on the helicopter and the case was settled on favorable, confidential terms.