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LA’s news helicopters have long defined how Angelenos see breaking events—from the Telecopter’s 1958 debut to chases and wildfires—but a live crash killed journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a bystander, renewing debate over aerial reporting’s risks, safety reforms, and its enduring role in local news.
Three people were killed when a NewsChopper 4 helicopter, operating for NBC Los Angeles, crashed in Chatsworth on Sept. 15 while covering a fatal bus crash. The victims were photojournalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, both associated with NBC4 and Telemundo 52, and bystander Edy Gutiérrez Mejia. The NTSB is investigating, reviewing maintenance records and analyzing pre-crash video to determine the cause.
Three people died when a news helicopter covering a traffic crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, crashed: NBC Los Angeles journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were aboard, and a bystander on the ground also died; investigators from the NTSB and FAA will determine the cause.