From California Post · · 50s
NBC Helicopter Crash Kills Three in LA
NBC helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, killing pilot, reporter and pedestrian.
In brief
NBC helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, killing pilot, reporter and pedestrian. NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles parking lot, killing pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. Originally reported by California Post.
Witness describes helicopter
Witness Zareh Sevanesian saw helicopter swaying and losing altitude before crashing.
“Something didn’t look right”
Crash kills three people
Helicopter crashes killing pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno.
“It was just this huge puff of smoke and fire”
Crash location
Crash occurs near bus collision site in Chatsworth parking lot.
“The helicopter went down shortly before 7 p.m.”
Helicopter's final moments
Helicopter shakes violently before signal cuts out abruptly.
“Uh, oh”
Aftermath
Four vehicles catch fire as residents flee debris.
“It was one of the most violent fires i have ever seen”
NBC's response
NBC4 anchor says they lost valued friends and colleagues.
“We are coming on the air with heavy hearts tonight”
Investigation ongoing
Cause of crash still under investigation.
“Investigators are still determining the cause of the crash”
The key point
NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles parking lot, killing pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia.
