Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash Triggers Broadcasters' Safety Review

Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash Triggers Broadcasters' Safety Review

On 19 September the Los Angeles Times reported that local broadcasters in Los Angeles began a safety review after the fatal NBC4 helicopter crash in Chatsworth on 15 September. The crash occurred while the aircraft was covering a separate bus collision that had already claimed two lives. BBC said three people were killed and another injured. NBC News identified the victims as journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia.

CNN confirmed the identities and noted the helicopter went down in a commercial parking lot. The Guardian observed the incident revived discussion of the long history and risks of aerial news reporting. Federal investigators said audio and video captured during the final live broadcast could provide key clues, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Actors

LAFD Captain Branden Silverman Los Angeles Fire Department Los Angeles Police Department Federal Aviation Administration National Transportation Safety Board

Locations

San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, United States North Mason Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, United States

Articles

September 19, 2026
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L.A. news helicopter crash prompts safety review among local broadcasters
L.A. news helicopter crash prompts safety review among local broadcasters

Los Angeles Times • 19 Sep 19:22

The fatal crash of an NBC4 news helicopter in Chatsworth has sparked industry-wide reflection on aerial reporting practices and safety protocols.

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Los Angeles news helicopter crash kills journalist, pilot and pedestrian
Los Angeles news helicopter crash kills journalist, pilot and pedestrian

The Guardian • 19 Sep 14:01

A news helicopter covering a traffic collision in Los Angeles crashed, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a pedestrian, prompting reflections on the long history and risks of aerial news reporting.

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September 17, 2026
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Three killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash covering bus collision
Three killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash covering bus collision

CNN • 17 Sep 07:00

A news helicopter operated by Angel City Air crashed in a commercial parking lot in Los Angeles, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and Guatemalan tourist Edy Gutierrez Mejia; two others were injured.

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September 16, 2026
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Video from NBC4 helicopter may provide key clues in crash investigation
Video from NBC4 helicopter may provide key clues in crash investigation

latimes.com • 16 Sep 22:13

Federal investigators say audio and video captured during the NBC4 helicopter's final live broadcast are the most important evidence in determining why the Eurocopter AS350 B2 crashed in Chatsworth, killing two journalists and a bystander.

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Three Killed When NBC4 News Helicopter Crashes in Chatsworth
Three Killed When NBC4 News Helicopter Crashes in Chatsworth

Los Angeles Times • 16 Sep 14:11

A NBC4 news helicopter crashed near a Metro bus accident in Chatsworth, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a third person on the ground. Officials and station representatives confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences.

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Three Killed in Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash, Including Reporter Eliana Moreno and Pilot George Marciniw
Three Killed in Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash, Including Reporter Eliana Moreno and Pilot George Marciniw

NBC News • 16 Sep 13:09

A news helicopter operated by Angel City Air crashed in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles, killing journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a pedestrian, while authorities begin an investigation.

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Three killed when NBC-affiliated news helicopter crashes in Chatsworth
Three killed when NBC-affiliated news helicopter crashes in Chatsworth

NBC News • 16 Sep 07:16

A news helicopter covering a Los Angeles Metro bus collision crashed in Chatsworth, killing the pilot, a photojournalist and a pedestrian, while two others were hospitalized.

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NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing at least three
NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing at least three

NPR • 16 Sep 05:35

An NBC news helicopter crashed and caught fire in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles, resulting in at least three deaths and one injury, while emergency crews also responded to a separate SUV-bus collision earlier that day.

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Three killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash
Three killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash

BBC • 16 Sep 03:20

A news helicopter operated by NBC Los Angeles crashed in the Chatsworth area, killing three people and injuring another who was taken to hospital. The crash occurred while crews were covering a separate bus collision that had already claimed two lives.

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Three killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash near Chatsworth bus collision site
Three killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash near Chatsworth bus collision site

CBS News • 16 Sep 02:07

A news helicopter crashed in the San Fernando Valley, killing three people and injuring a fourth, near the location of a recent Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.

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