News helicopter crashes in Chatsworth

An NBC Los Angeles helicopter went down near a storage facility on Mason Avenue just before 7 p.m. Tuesday. The aircraft landed on shipping containers and parked vehicles.

Three confirmed dead at scene

One victim was found outside the helicopter and two others were discovered inside. Two additional victims were hospitalized in unknown condition.

“We do have one confirmed patient that seemed to be outside of the helicopter when it crashed.”

Helicopter destroyed by fire

A large fire broke out after impact and spread to nearby vehicles. Firefighters had to search through rubble to determine how many people were on board.

“The helicopter itself, it's pretty well destroyed, so we are going to have to go through the rubble.”

NBC LA confirms aircraft ownership

The station confirmed the helicopter was providing aerial coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52. They expressed condolences to families of those who lost their lives.

“We are deeply saddened to share that a helicopter providing aerial news coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 was involved in a fatal accident.”

City leaders mourn tragic day

Mayor Karen Bass said five people died in Los Angeles that day, including victims from a separate Metro bus crash. Governor Newsom thanked first responders working the scene.

“This is a very, very tragic day in Los Angeles. We lost five Angelenos today.”