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Helicopter Overhead

3-24 27th Ave, Astoria, Queens

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Summary

  • Two aircraft, including a helicopter with flashing lights, were observed flying low near a building, with a person in safety gear present in the area. Further details are being sought by community members.

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A helicopter with red and blue lights is hovering over the cityscape emitting smoke and beams of light.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter hovering over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3-24 27th Ave.

Two aircraft including a helicopter with flashing lights are flying near a building.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A helicopter continues its low flight over the area where the person in safety gear stands.

Incident reported at 3-24 27th Ave.

A helicopter with red and blue lights is hovering over the cityscape emitting smoke and beams of light.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter hovering over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3-24 27th Ave.

Two aircraft including a helicopter with flashing lights are flying near a building.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A helicopter continues its low flight over the area where the person in safety gear stands.

Incident reported at 3-24 27th Ave.

A helicopter with red and blue lights is hovering over the cityscape emitting smoke and beams of light.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter hovering over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3-24 27th Ave.

Two aircraft including a helicopter with flashing lights are flying near a building.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A helicopter continues its low flight over the area where the person in safety gear stands.

Incident reported at 3-24 27th Ave.

A helicopter with red and blue lights is hovering over the cityscape emitting smoke and beams of light.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter hovering over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3-24 27th Ave.

Two aircraft including a helicopter with flashing lights are flying near a building.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A helicopter continues its low flight over the area where the person in safety gear stands.

Incident reported at 3-24 27th Ave.

A helicopter with red and blue lights is hovering over the cityscape emitting smoke and beams of light.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter hovering over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3-24 27th Ave.

Two aircraft including a helicopter with flashing lights are flying near a building.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A helicopter continues its low flight over the area where the person in safety gear stands.

Incident reported at 3-24 27th Ave.

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Comments30

kvtx05d ago

A cop stopped me by sculpture park and asked me if I’ve seen man in the area. The picture they showed me was a middle aged Hispanic man and he said the man was driving white Chrysler

Kiania345d ago

A low-flying helicopter near a person wearing safety gear most commonly indicates an active rescue operation, a medical evacuation, or an industrial task like powerline inspection. The safety gear typically includes brightly colored high-visibility vests, harnesses, or helmets, which are standard for these high-risk operations.Common scenarios for this activity include:Search and Rescue (SAR): Specially trained responders (e.g., park rangers, coast guard) use the helicopter to hoist or drop personnel into inaccessible or emergency areas.Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Transporting critically injured individuals by air, requiring a medical team on the ground to guide the pilot and secure the landing zone.

Kiluxx5d ago

Wow

astoriaUser11747420015d ago

Those just left too.

kvtx05d ago

A cop stopped me by sculpture park and asked me if I’ve seen man in the area. The picture they showed me was a middle aged Hispanic man and he said the man was driving white Chrysler

Kiania345d ago

A low-flying helicopter near a person wearing safety gear most commonly indicates an active rescue operation, a medical evacuation, or an industrial task like powerline inspection. The safety gear typically includes brightly colored high-visibility vests, harnesses, or helmets, which are standard for these high-risk operations.Common scenarios for this activity include:Search and Rescue (SAR): Specially trained responders (e.g., park rangers, coast guard) use the helicopter to hoist or drop personnel into inaccessible or emergency areas.Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Transporting critically injured individuals by air, requiring a medical team on the ground to guide the pilot and secure the landing zone.

Kiluxx5d ago

Wow

astoriaUser11747420015d ago

Those just left too.

kvtx05d ago

A cop stopped me by sculpture park and asked me if I’ve seen man in the area. The picture they showed me was a middle aged Hispanic man and he said the man was driving white Chrysler

Kiania345d ago

A low-flying helicopter near a person wearing safety gear most commonly indicates an active rescue operation, a medical evacuation, or an industrial task like powerline inspection. The safety gear typically includes brightly colored high-visibility vests, harnesses, or helmets, which are standard for these high-risk operations.Common scenarios for this activity include:Search and Rescue (SAR): Specially trained responders (e.g., park rangers, coast guard) use the helicopter to hoist or drop personnel into inaccessible or emergency areas.Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Transporting critically injured individuals by air, requiring a medical team on the ground to guide the pilot and secure the landing zone.

Kiluxx5d ago

Wow

astoriaUser11747420015d ago

Those just left too.

kvtx05d ago

A cop stopped me by sculpture park and asked me if I’ve seen man in the area. The picture they showed me was a middle aged Hispanic man and he said the man was driving white Chrysler

Kiania345d ago

A low-flying helicopter near a person wearing safety gear most commonly indicates an active rescue operation, a medical evacuation, or an industrial task like powerline inspection. The safety gear typically includes brightly colored high-visibility vests, harnesses, or helmets, which are standard for these high-risk operations.Common scenarios for this activity include:Search and Rescue (SAR): Specially trained responders (e.g., park rangers, coast guard) use the helicopter to hoist or drop personnel into inaccessible or emergency areas.Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Transporting critically injured individuals by air, requiring a medical team on the ground to guide the pilot and secure the landing zone.

Kiluxx5d ago

Wow

astoriaUser11747420015d ago

Those just left too.

kvtx05d ago

A cop stopped me by sculpture park and asked me if I’ve seen man in the area. The picture they showed me was a middle aged Hispanic man and he said the man was driving white Chrysler

Kiania345d ago

A low-flying helicopter near a person wearing safety gear most commonly indicates an active rescue operation, a medical evacuation, or an industrial task like powerline inspection. The safety gear typically includes brightly colored high-visibility vests, harnesses, or helmets, which are standard for these high-risk operations.Common scenarios for this activity include:Search and Rescue (SAR): Specially trained responders (e.g., park rangers, coast guard) use the helicopter to hoist or drop personnel into inaccessible or emergency areas.Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Transporting critically injured individuals by air, requiring a medical team on the ground to guide the pilot and secure the landing zone.

Kiluxx5d ago

Wow

astoriaUser11747420015d ago

Those just left too.

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