A deadly crash and the perilous history of LA’s news helicopters: ‘the eye in the sky’
Summary
A news helicopter crashed live on air in Los Angeles while covering a traffic accident, killing two crew members and a person on the ground. News helicopters have been an important but sometimes dangerous part of reporting in LA for nearly 70 years.Key Facts
- A Los Angeles news helicopter crashed Tuesday during coverage of an SUV and city bus collision.
- Journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and one person on the ground died in the crash.
- The first “Telecopter” began flying news reports in LA in 1958, allowing live footage from the air.
- Helicopters have covered major events like the 1992 LA riots and OJ Simpson’s famous police chase.
- Helicopter reporting helps news teams reach scenes quickly and avoid traffic delays.
- Since 2000, at least eight fatal news helicopter crashes in the U.S. have killed 16 people.
- Earlier crashes, including a 1977 KNBC helicopter accident, prompted some safety changes.
- Pilots and reporters use helicopters not just to film, but to observe and communicate live updates during breaking news.
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