# NBC4 Pilot George Marciniw Dies in Helicopter Crash

> Ukrainian church honors NBC4 pilot killed in helicopter crash.
- Title: NBC4 Pilot George Marciniw Dies in Helicopter Crash | Shortify
- Summary: Ukrainian church honors NBC4 pilot killed in helicopter crash. NBC4 helicopter pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno died in a Los Angeles…
- Keywords: george marciniw, eliana moreno, nbc4, los angeles, ukrainian catholic church, helicopter crash, chatsworth, news, local, Pilot, George, Marciniw
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/mass-held-ukrainian-church-los-angeles-honoring-nbc4-helicopter-pilot-george-marciniw-reporter-eliana-moreno/19854756
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:03:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george marciniw, eliana moreno, nbc4, los angeles, ukrainian catholic church, helicopter crash, chatsworth, news, local
## Memorial Service
A mass honored NBC4 pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno killed in a helicopter crash.

> He was always talking about Eliana. Sometimes it was just funny.
## Crash Details
Their helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, killing a bystander.

> He was smiling like this and he said don't worry, we know how to land the helicopter when the engine fails.
## Pilot's Personality
George was easygoing and loved flying helicopters.

> He was one of our own. We honor him and pray for him.
## Reporter's Background
Eliana worked at Coco's Restaurant and loved free food.

> Eliana worked at coco's restaurant at 16 years old, bringing home pie everyday because she famously loved free food.
## Community Impact
The crash killed a 29-year-old bystander on the ground.

> This is very sad cause, you know, he was a very easy-going guy.
## Key takeaway

NBC4 helicopter pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno died in a Los Angeles helicopter crash, with their community holding a memorial service.