Official: Pilot who crashed helicopter radioed he was lost

Pilot killed in NYC helicopter crash wasn't certified to fly in bad weather

1 / 9Helicopter Crash ManhattanLaw enforcement personnel work on the roof of the AXA Equitable building, center, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in New York. A helicopter crashed Monday on the roof of the rain-shrouded Manhattan skyscraper, killing the pilot, Tim McCormack, of Clinton Corners, N.Y.

The pilot, 58-year-old Tim McCormack, was not authorized to fly in limited visibility, raising questions about why he took off in the first place. It briefly triggered memories of 9/11 and fears of a terrorist attack, but authorities said there is no indication the crash was deliberate. The passenger told investigators there was nothing out of the ordinary about the 15-minute flight, Brazy said.

A flight restriction in effect since President Donald Trump took office prohibits aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a 1-mile radius of Trump Tower, only a few blocks from the crash site. John Dellaportas, the president of the Stop the Chop advocacy group, said only public safety and medical flights should be allowed.

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