New York Daily News – May 17, 1977 – “Copter Crash on Pan Am Roof,” 5 Killed, Ali Defends Title (SOLD)

Description

Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.

This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Tuesday,
May 17, 1977. The front page reports a fatal helicopter accident on the roof of the
Pan Am Building in New York City.

Front-page headline reads:
“Copter Crash on Pan Am Roof — 5 Killed, 9 Hurt as Craft Flips”

Publication details:
Volume 58, Number 279.
Complete 68‑page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Pan Am Building Helicopter Crash — Extensive reporting on the deadly
  accident involving a passenger helicopter on the rooftop heliport of the Pan Am
  Building (now the MetLife Building), including photographs of the scene.
• Centerfold — Photo coverage showing the crash site and aftermath on the
  roof and nearby streets.
• “Dice Passed to N.J. Senate on Casino Rules” — Coverage of legislation
  regulating gambling in Atlantic City.
• “Pot Use OK in Assembly Just a Puff” — Reporting on a marijuana-related
  provision that passed as part of another bill.
• “King Frisbee — The Fad That Wouldn’t Fade” — A feature on the continued
  popularity of Frisbee sports.
• Entertainment — Articles include “Rock ’n’ Rolling with the Punches,”
  covering Blondie canceling a show due to equipment problems, along with a piece on
  Chris and Lynda Day George campaigning against fluorocarbon spray cans.
• Sports — Coverage of Muhammad Ali successfully defending his heavyweight
  title against Alfredo Evangelista, including a photograph of Evangelista playing
  electronic tennis.
• Advertising — A full‑page advertisement for National Airlines service
  to Florida appears in the issue.

Movie advertisements include:

• Rocky
• The Sting starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw
• Slap Shot with Paul Newman
• Smokey and the Bandit
• Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
• and other mid‑1977 releases

This issue captures one of New York City’s most shocking aviation accidents alongside
major sports and entertainment coverage, presented in the Daily News’ bold May 1977 style.

Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Wear was present along the edges,
consistent with age and handling. All 68 pages were included.
Please review listing photos for exact condition details.

Learn more about the publication:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Daily_News

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