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The pilot of a helicopter died after it crash landed on top of a skyscraper in Manhattan, fire officials say.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the 54-storey office building close to Times Square shook from the impact.
Governor Cuomo said the crash sparked a rooftop fire, which was brought under control. Some were evacuated from the tower, but none were hurt.
He said New Yorkers have "a level of PTSD from 9/11" when they hear news of an aircraft crash in Manhattan.
The pilot was the only person aboard the Agusta A109E helicopter, said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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The incident happened at around 14:00 (19:00 GMT) on a rainy and foggy Monday on Seventh Avenue.
Governor Cuomo said preliminary reports indicate there was no indication of foul play.
He told reporters at the scene: "There was a helicopter that made a forced landing, emergency landing, or landed on the roof of the building for one reason or another.
"There was a fire that happened when the helicopter hit the roof. People that were in the building said that they felt the building shake."
He added: "If you're a New Yorker, you have a level of PTSD, right, from 9/11. And I remember that morning all too well.
"So as soon as you hear an aircraft hit a building, I think my mind goes where every New Yorker's mind goes."
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787 7th ave, #midtown NYC. We’re 1 block south. 20 mins ago there was a loud sound like a too-low #helicopter & I looked up and saw sheet of flame on roof and then smoke. News reports saying helicopter/small plane crash onto roof which would be consistent with what I heard/saw. pic.twitter.com/swY3ksLskH
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the 54-storey office building close to Times Square shook from the impact.
Governor Cuomo said the crash sparked a rooftop fire, which was brought under control. Some were evacuated from the tower, but none were hurt.
He said New Yorkers have "a level of PTSD from 9/11" when they hear news of an aircraft crash in Manhattan.
The pilot was the only person aboard the Agusta A109E helicopter, said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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The incident happened at around 14:00 (19:00 GMT) on a rainy and foggy Monday on Seventh Avenue.
Governor Cuomo said preliminary reports indicate there was no indication of foul play.
He told reporters at the scene: "There was a helicopter that made a forced landing, emergency landing, or landed on the roof of the building for one reason or another.
"There was a fire that happened when the helicopter hit the roof. People that were in the building said that they felt the building shake."
He added: "If you're a New Yorker, you have a level of PTSD, right, from 9/11. And I remember that morning all too well.
"So as soon as you hear an aircraft hit a building, I think my mind goes where every New Yorker's mind goes."
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Lance Koonce@LHKoonce
https://twitter.com/LHKoonce/status/1138147115425812480
787 7th ave, #midtown NYC. We’re 1 block south. 20 mins ago there was a loud sound like a too-low #helicopter & I looked up and saw sheet of flame on roof and then smoke. News reports saying helicopter/small plane crash onto roof which would be consistent with what I heard/saw. pic.twitter.com/swY3ksLskH
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