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NBC reporter Eliana Moreno dies in LA helicopter crash
NBC reporter Eliana Moreno, 38, died in helicopter crash after bragging about 'best job in world' before marrying boyfriend
In brief
NBC reporter Eliana Moreno, 38, died in helicopter crash after bragging about 'best job in world' before marrying boyfriend NBC reporter Eliana Moreno died in helicopter crash while covering LA bus collision, had recently engaged to boyfriend Robert Barrientos Originally reported by Dailymail.
NBC reporter's final words
Eliana Moreno, 38, died in helicopter crash Tuesday night after posting Instagram caption: 'After working 76 hours since Sunday, I’m almost done! I can’t complain though because I have the best job in the world.'
“After working 76 hours since Sunday, I'm almost done! I can't complain though because I have the best job in the”
Engagement announcement
Moreno and boyfriend Robert Barrientos, 47, announced engagement on Facebook in October 2025 after being together for three years.
“Moreno and Barrientos announced engagement on Facebook in October last year”
Helicopter crash details
The NewsChopper4 helicopter crashed near Chatsworth, Los Angeles at 7pm Tuesday after covering a fatal bus collision.
“The NewsChopper4 helicopter crashed near Chatsworth Los Angeles at 7pm Tuesday after covering a fatal bus collision”
Crash aftermath
Two people died at the crash site: reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, 70, with one unidentified pedestrian also killed.
“Two people died at the crash site: reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, 70, with one unidentified pedestrian also killed”
Pilot and reporter history
Moreno and Marciniw had been flying together since 2023, with Moreno having flown in news choppers since 2010.
“Moreno and Marciniw had been flying together since 2023”
Bus collision context
The bus crash occurred at 5pm when an SUV T-boned the bus, sending both vehicles onto the curb.
“The bus crash occurred at 5pm when an SUV T-boned the bus, sending both vehicles onto the curb”
Emergency response
Over 70 Fire Department personnel responded to the crash site, with the helicopter 'pretty well destroyed' by the impact.
“Over 70 Fire Department personnel responded to the crash site”
City response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed condolences to families and confirmed the helicopter was from NBC Los Angeles.
“Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed condolences to families and confirmed the helicopter was from NBC Los Angeles”
Investigation underway
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the helicopter crash.
“The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the helicopter crash”
Moreno's health history
Moreno had 'bad asthma' throughout her life and completed a half-marathon in under two hours.
“Moreno had 'bad asthma' throughout her life, completed the race in under two hours”
Pilot's experience
Pilot George Marciniw had logged over 14,000 hours in helicopter flying before the crash.
“Pilot George Marciniw, 70, had logged more than 14,000 hours in the helicopter”
Crash impact
The helicopter crashed next to shipping containers and vehicles, causing a massive blaze that threatened nearby cars.
“The helicopter crashed next to two shipping containers and several vehicles that were parked in the area”
Public reaction
NBC 4 Los Angeles news anchor Colleen Williams confirmed the helicopter was a 'television news helicopter' and expressed shock at losing her team.
“NBC 4 Los Angeles news anchor Colleen Williams confirmed the helicopter was a television news helicopter”
Crash location
The crash occurred at the intersection of Nordhoff Street and DeSoto Avenue in Chatsworth, Los Angeles.
“The crash occurred at the intersection of Northoff Street and DeSoto Avenue in Chatsworth”
Crash timeline
The helicopter crashed just before 7pm Tuesday after covering the bus collision, which happened at 5pm.
“The helicopter crashed just before 7pm Tuesday after covering a fatal bus collision”
Crash casualties
Two people died in the bus crash, with six others injured, including one person with 'crushing' injuries.
“Two people were killed at the scene while others were rushed to local hospitals”
In short
NBC reporter Eliana Moreno died in helicopter crash while covering LA bus collision, had recently engaged to boyfriend Robert Barrientos
