Chilling new video shows moment NBC helicopter plunges toward the ground in Los Angeles as family of reporter share heartbreaking tribute
An NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashed while covering a fatal bus collision in Los Angeles, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a tourist on the ground. Surveillance footage shows the aircraft falling rapidly before impact, while the resulting fire destroyed vehicles and storage containers; investigators are examining the crash to determine its cause.
The helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350B2, went down at about 7pm near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue. Onboard video reportedly captures the engine slowing, warning tones and Moreno asking whether the pilot could pull up; investigators are also reviewing wreckage, maintenance records, weather conditions and nearby surveillance footage.
- NBC helicopter crashes while covering a fatal bus collision.
- Three people, including reporter Eliana Moreno, are killed.
- Investigators are analysing onboard and surveillance video.