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NBC anchor breaks down after LA helicopter crash
NBC news anchor Robert Kovacik cries after helicopter crash kills colleagues in Chatsworth
In brief
NBC news anchor Robert Kovacik cries after helicopter crash kills colleagues in Chatsworth NBC anchor Robert Kovacik reported from scene of helicopter crash that killed two colleagues Originally reported by California Post.
NBC anchor in police car
NBC anchor Robert Kovacik sat in a police car after his colleagues died in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
“You think about it ladies, as we deal with this day of dueling tragedies here in Chatsworth, we were just getting ready to come on air for the NBC 4 news at 7:00 tonight”
Crash victims identified
Eliana Moreno, 38, and pilot George Marciniw died in the helicopter crash while covering a bus collision.
“What? You can't pull up?”
Third victim confirmed
A third victim, 29-year-old Edy Gutierrez Mejia, was identified as a pedestrian killed in the crash.
Kovacik's emotional report
Kovacik reported from the scene Tuesday night with colleagues, rubbing tears away before sitting in a police car.
“In Chatsworth, I'm Robert Kovacik, let's go back to you”
Mayor consoled anchor
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hugged Kovacik while officials gathered at the crash scene.
Crash cause unknown
The helicopter crash cause is unclear, with live footage showing engine struggles before the crash.
“We don't know where the chopper is from. We don't know if it even is a chopper”
At a glance
NBC anchor Robert Kovacik reported from scene of helicopter crash that killed two colleagues
