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Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA

Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA

Summary

A news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, killing three people, including an NBC photojournalist, the pilot, and a pedestrian. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are examining the crash, and a final report may take up to 18 months.

Key Facts

  • The helicopter belonged to NBC Los Angeles and also served Telemundo 52.
  • It was reporting on a deadly bus crash when it crashed.
  • NBC photojournalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw died in the crash.
  • The third victim, a pedestrian named Edy Gutierrez Mejia, had just arrived from Guatemala.
  • Two other people were injured and taken to the hospital.
  • The pilot was experienced; the cause of the crash is not yet known.
  • The NTSB is leading the investigation and will issue a preliminary report within 30 days.
  • Video from the helicopter before the crash is considered key evidence by investigators.
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