The fire has since been extinguished and the New York Fire Department is continuing to respond to fuel leaking from the helicopter, department officials confirmed . A pilot was killed Monday during a helicopter crash-landing atop the high-rise AXA Equitable building in midtown Manhattan. The crash, which occurred at approximately 2 p.m. local time, caused a fire and brought many emergency responders to the scene. Images from the scene of today’s helicopter crash at 787 7th Ave. in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/7qyyJWrMswThe pilot is believed to have been the sole person aboard the aircraft, New York officials told The Associated Press.

Source: Huffington Post June 10, 2019 18:36 UTC