They said on TV it was owned by the bank MBNA. A bystander said white smoke came out of it and then black smoke.
I thought those things could fly on one engine.
Perhaps he had an engine fire and was planning to place it down next to the river as there was a large concrete area next to the river but missed it by 50-60 feet.
I know people don't like speculation but an $8 million machine, two pilots, probably Flight Safety trained should fly on 1 engine.
Looks like the boom separated too!
It's on all the NYC channels via cable, no wonder people are afraid of helicopters.