News Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles During Live Coverage, Killing 3
SCMP · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A news helicopter operated by NBC4 Los Angeles crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood on Tuesday evening, September 15, killing three people including the pilot and a photojournalist. The aircraft went down while covering a Metro bus collision that had occurred earlier the same day. The crash triggered a large fire that engulfed nearby vehicles and shipping containers .
Key Points
- Three people were killed when the NBC4 news helicopter crashed around 7 PM near North Mason Avenue in Chatsworth
- The victims were identified as pilot George Marciniw and photojournalist Eliana Moreno, both employees of Angel City Air, plus one person on the ground
- The helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings, sparking a fire that spread to nearby vehicles and shipping containers
- NBC4 anchor Colleen Williams emotionally announced the crash during live broadcast, saying "We knew we'd lost contact with our people"
- More than 70 firefighters responded to the scene, with four patients assessed and three confirmed dead at the scene
- Federal aviation authorities including the NTSB and FAA have launched investigations into the crash cause
Why It Matters
The tragedy underscores the inherent risks faced by news crews providing aerial coverage in crowded urban airspace. NBC4 and Telemundo 52 issued a joint statement expressing condolences, while authorities continue investigating what caused the helicopter to go down .
The tragedy underscores the inherent risks faced by news crews providing aerial coverage in crowded urban airspace. NBC4 and Telemundo 52 issued a joint statement expressing condolences, while authorities continue investigating what caused the helicopter to go down .