Sightseeing helicopter makes emergency landing in New Jersey after pilot reports engine failure

A sightseeing helicopter made an emergency landing at a port terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning after its pilot reported an engine problem during a flight near New York City.

Two people were aboard the Bell 206, operated by FlyNYON, when it departed from Kearny, New Jersey. The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft was on a maintenance flight and appeared to be heading toward Brooklyn.

The pilot issued a mayday call and reported that the engine was “out,” requesting permission to land outside an airport. The helicopter landed at approximately 9 a.m. at the Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal.

Photographs from the scene showed that the aircraft’s tail rotor had separated and was lying nearby. The main cabin appeared intact.

Authorities reported no injuries or fire.

The Federal Aviation Administration is coordinating with the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the incident.