Incident report
Helicopter crash near Chatsworth, California, United States
fatal2025-01-143 fatalities
Summary
An NBC news helicopter crashed near a Chatsworth warehouse while covering a Metro bus collision, killing pilot George Marciniw, 70, and passenger/reporter Eliana Moreno, as well as bystander Edy Gutierrez Mejia, 29, on the ground. The NTSB and FAA are investigating, with live news video identified as the most critical evidence, including audio suggesting engine speed changes and pilot advisories.
Incident details
Date
2025-01-14
Location
Chatsworth, California, United States
Operator
NBC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
3
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
UNKNOWN
Source
nypost.com ↗34.2570, -118.6048
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Severityfatal
Fatalities3
Injuries0
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