Last week, a helicopter crashed into a residential building in the Bristol Commons neighborhood in Williamsburg.

Both a 91-year-old Bristol Commons resident and the helicopter’s 85-year-old pilot died in the crash, which sparked a blaze that heavily damaged a 10-unit building.

The crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Settlement Drive near William & Mary’s Dillard Complex.

Body of helicopter pilot recovered from wreckage, identified as Alexandria man

The body of a pilot whose helicopter crashed into a Williamsburg townhome building shortly after takeoff was recovered from the heavily damaged structure Monday, federal officials said. READ MORE

‘Never saw her in a bad mood’: Friends in shock after 91-year-old killed in Sunday’s helicopter crash

Jean Danylko was a faithful member of the chair-based exercise strength training class for arthritic seniors at the James City County Recreation Center. READ MORE

‘It’s all gone’: Woman narrowly escapes as helicopter crashes through Williamsburg condo

Jeanette Weaver was enjoying a cup of coffee in her second-story Bristol Commons townhouse Sunday afternoon when she heard a whooshing sound and a crash. READ MORE

Aviation lawyer: Helicopter in Williamsburg crash has ‘statistically higher’ accident rate

Since 1995, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a handful of special airworthiness information bulletins for the Robinson R44, which is not uncommon.

But some aviation lawyers say the R44 can experience certain mechanical issues and post-crash fires. READ MORE

Residents of Williamsburg community where helicopter crashed see need for stronger bonds

The people who rushed inside to safety were Bridge’s neighbors, but many were nearly strangers. READ MORE