Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, in a statement on the team's website, says, "This is a terrible and shocking tragedy that has stunned the entire organization. I offer my deep condolences and prayers to his wife, Melanie, and son, Christopher, on their enormous loss."
Early reports speculated on the possibility of a terrorist attack. As GlobeSt.com reported earlier, reports coming in stated that there had been no sign of terrorist activity, and that the crash is "an accident." New York City Police spokespeople at the time would not confirm anything so soon after the accident. The building is 524 East 72nd St.
According to a report in the Associated Press, Christine Monaco, a New York spokeswoman for FBI, said there was no indication of terrorism, but that officials "have been sent to the scene as a routine.'" FAA spokesman Jim Peters said all three New York City-area airports were operating normally."
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John Salustri
John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.
