A helicopter used for live television coverage crashed Tuesday night in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, killing three people and sending a fourth to the hospital, according to local reports. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. near the 9100 block of North Mason Avenue.
The aircraft, known as NewsChopper4, was operated by a company called Angel City Air (a charter helicopter service) and was providing aerial footage for two Spanish- and English-language stations, NBC4 and Telemundo 52, at the time of the accident. The helicopter had reportedly been covering another breaking story—a bus accident—when it went down, and video of the moment of impact was captured live on air.
Following the crash, both NBC4 and Telemundo 52 issued statements offering condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who died. As of the latest reports, authorities and the networks had not publicly confirmed the names of the victims, including whether they were journalists, crew members, or the pilot. The exact cause of the crash also remains under investigation.
Chatsworth is a residential area in the San Fernando Valley, part of Los Angeles known for hillside terrain that can pose challenges for low-flying aircraft. For the full story and updates as details emerge, read the original report at El Tiempo.
Source: ¿Quiénes eran la periodista y el piloto que fallecieron en el accidente del helicóptero de NBC y Telemundo en Los Ángeles? (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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