Did Trump Nearly Die In A Helicopter Crash In 1989? A Lookback At Aviation Accident That Killed 3 Trump Casino Executives
A 1989 helicopter crash killed three Trump casino executives, sparking claims Trump nearly boarded the flight, which he later both confirmed and had disputed.Summary
On October 10, 1989, a helicopter carrying three of Donald Trump’s top casino executives – Stephen F. Hyde, Mark G. Etess, and Jonathan Benanav – crashed in New Jersey, killing all five people on board. The crash, caused by a manufacturing defect in a rotor blade, was a significant loss for Trump’s Atlantic City casino business. Initial reports suggested Trump had been scheduled to be on the flight but canceled at the last minute, a narrative Trump himself corroborated in his book. However, several former associates, including journalist Wayne Barrett and author Harry Hurt, have disputed this account, alleging Trump exploited the tragedy for publicity, even suggesting he actively promoted the story of his near-miss. Trump publicly expressed grief over the loss of the executives, calling them “amazing young men.”
(Source：Times Now)