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Three Killed in Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crashed and caught fire in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.
Three people died in the crash.
One victim was on the ground, while two were inside the helicopter, according to fire officials.
Another person was taken to a hospital, but their condition was not known.
The helicopter fell between two commercial buildings and damaged vehicles and storage containers.
Firefighters quickly put out the fire.
The helicopter was later identified as NBC4’s Chopper 4.
The crash happened near a separate deadly bus accident, but officials said it was unclear whether the events were connected.
Investigators from two federal agencies will try to determine what happened.
Three people died and one person was hospitalized after a helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles.
The crash occurred shortly before or around 7 p.m. Tuesday between two commercial buildings near Lurline Avenue and Nordhoff Street.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials said one victim was on the ground and two were aboard the helicopter.
NBC4 later confirmed that its Chopper 4 was involved, after earlier reports said the aircraft’s identity was unclear.
Fifty-six firefighters extinguished the blaze, which damaged four vehicles and two storage containers; the NTSB and FAA will investigate.
- Who
- Three people died, one person was hospitalized, and NBC4’s Chopper 4 was involved; fire, police, and federal investigators responded.
- What
- A helicopter crashed, caught fire, and damaged four vehicles and two storage containers.
- Where
- Between two commercial buildings near Lurline Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Chatsworth, Los Angeles.
- When
- Tuesday evening, shortly before or around 7 p.m. local time.
- Why
- The cause of the crash was not stated; the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration will investigate.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Three people were killed.
- Hospitalized
- One person was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.
- Aircraft
- NBC4 later confirmed the helicopter was its Chopper 4.
- Ground victim
- Los Angeles Fire Department officials said one victim was a pedestrian on the ground.
- Emergency response
- Fifty-six firefighters responded and extinguished the fire.
- Damage
- Four vehicles and two storage containers were damaged.
- Investigation
- The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration will investigate.
Quotes
Branden Silverman
Los Angeles Fire Department captain who provided information about the crash and casualty at the scene
“We do have one confirmed patient that seemed to be outside of the helicopter when it crashed. That person was declared deceased on scene.”
wionews.com
“I don’t want to speculate that it’s a news helicopter because we have not confirmed that yet.”
livemint.com
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