Helicopter down in East River, NYC

[mickjoebill]

Originally Posted by vaqueroaero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBwF...ature=youtu.be

It sounds as though the harnesses the photographers were wearing made it difficult for them to get out.

The commissioner said that the five passengers were "tightly harnessed" he didn't say what type of harness they were wearing.
We shouldn't just assume they were wearing a photographers harness unless it is standard procedure for Liberty to insist on one whenever the door is removed.

It is not uncommon for operators to operate doors off with a regular seatbelt.

Even with all the resources available in a capital city and despite being quickly on scene the last passenger apparently remained trapped for between 30-60 minutes.

This video shows police helicopter dropping divers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XuSJQKx7pg

MJB