A television news helicopter operated by NBC Los Angeles crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, while covering a deadly collision between a Metro bus and another vehicle. At least three people were killed, including one person on the ground, and a fourth person was taken to hospital, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
NBC Los Angeles confirmed the helicopter was NewsChopper4. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
What happened at the scene
The helicopter had been providing aerial coverage of the fatal road collision when it crashed between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the aircraft struck parked vehicles in a car park.
Four cars and two storage containers were damaged. Firefighters said the blaze did not spread to nearby buildings, and more than 50 responders completely extinguished it.
Broadcast ended before the crash
The crew’s live broadcast captured the moments leading up to the accident. An alert-like sound was heard shortly before the helicopter began to descend, after which the broadcast cut off.
Authorities have not released details about the victims. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are expected to examine the accident. Read the context: Federal judge halts Trump administration rule on foreign visas.
What happens next
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration expected to examine the accident.
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