Low Altitude, High Risk: NBC4 Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles
An NBC4 helicopter covering a Chatsworth bus crash crashed in Los Angeles, killing two reporters and a bystander. Video and audio from the final moments show the chopper hovering at low altitude with an alarm likely signaling a loss of rotor RPM or hydraulic failure, making an autorotation difficult. Experts note the crew was in a dangerous height–velocity zone, and while the AS350 B2 is a common, reliable news helicopter, engine or rotor problems can lead to a catastrophic loss of control. The NTSB is examining the recordings as crucial evidence to determine the cause.