As this aircraft probably originated from the UK, thought it might be of interest. Condolences to the pilot's family.
Newsday Story
From the FAA accident site:
IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 911XW Make/Model: GAZ Description: 1974 WESTLAND GAZELLE AH.MK1 Date: 11/08/2002 Time: 0400
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
City: EAST HAMPTON State: NY Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AH MARK 1 GAZELLE HELICOPTER CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, 1 POB ASSUMED FATAL, DEBRIS FOUND ALONG EAST HAMPTON, NY
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1
# Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
WEATHER: UNK
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: General Aviation
Departed: ISLIP, NY Dep Date: Dep. Time:
Destination: EAST HAMPTON, NY Flt Plan: UNK Wx Briefing: U Last Radio Cont: UNK Last Clearance: UNK
FAA FSDO: NEW YORK, NY (EA15) Entry date: 11/12/2002
Registration details on the aircraft.
N-number : N911XW
Aircraft Serial Number : 1230
Aircraft Manufacturer : WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LTD
Model : GAZELLE AH.MK1
Engine Manufacturer : TURBOMECA
Model : ASTAZOU SER
Aircraft Year : 1974
Owner Name : SMITTERS WILLIAM
Owner Address : C/O TRATEWARE CORP
: 40 WALL ST 36TH FL
NEW YORK, NY, 10005
Registration Date : 17-Sep-2002
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
Approved Operations : Exhibition