Los Angeles news helicopter crash kills three in Chatsworth

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A news helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, killing three people. The victims include reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian on the ground.

The Airbus AS 350 B2, operated by Angel City Air for NBC4 and Telemundo 52, was providing aerial coverage of a traffic collision involving an SUV and a Metro bus at the time of the accident. The impact between two commercial buildings triggered a fire that damaged four vehicles and two storage containers.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations into the cause of the crash. Preliminary analysis of onboard video shows sounds consistent with engine speed changes and potential pilot warning alarms.

Separately, authorities arrested Bailee Lynn Rios, the driver of the SUV involved in the initial traffic collision. Rios faces charges of second-degree murder, driving under the influence, and reckless driving.

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Angel City Air · Chatsworth · Eliana Moreno · George Marciniw · NBC4 · National Transportation Safety Board · Telemundo 52

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[● 7 SOURCES] The crew was providing aerial coverage of a collision between an SUV and a Metro bus at the time of the accident. nuevolaredo.tv · www.arecoa.com · chacoprensa.com · quenoticias.com · abc17news.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The helicopter crash resulted in three fatalities: reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian on the ground. nuevolaredo.tv · www.arecoa.com · chacoprensa.com · abc17news.com · krdo.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The NTSB has opened an investigation into the crash of the Airbus AS 350 B2 helicopter. nuevolaredo.tv · www.elfrontal.com · abc17news.com · krdo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The crash occurred between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth and triggered a fire that damaged four vehicles and two storage containers. www.arecoa.com · www.elfrontal.com · nuevolaredo.tv
[● 4 SOURCES] The NewsChopper 4 helicopter was operated by Angel City Air for NBC4 and Telemundo 52. nuevolaredo.tv · www.arecoa.com · quenoticias.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Onboard video footage contains sounds consistent with the engine changing speed and potential pilot advisory tones. abc17news.com · krdo.com
[DISPUTED] Bailee Lynn Rios faces charges of second-degree murder, driving under the influence, and reckless driving following the initial traffic collision. abc17news.com · krdo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The driver of the SUV involved in the initial traffic collision was arrested on suspicion of murder. abc17news.com · krdo.com