Jury Grants Substantial Compensation in FlyNYON Helicopter Tragedy Case
New York — A New York jury has handed down a multi-million dollar verdict against a helicopter company and its associated entities following a deadly crash in 2018. The civil lawsuit, which was closely watched for its implications on aviation safety and tour operations, concluded with FlyNYON and NYONair being ordered to pay $111 million to the families of five victims who perished in the tragic accident over New York City’s East River. This unprecedented verdict stems from an incident that occurred on a chilly March evening, where a photo tour helicopter operated by these … Read more