This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.
Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.
Accident quick facts
| Accident date | 2026-09-15 |
|---|---|
| Local time | 19:00 |
| Location | Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California |
| Aircraft | news helicopter |
| Operator | NBC4/Telemundo 52 |
| People on board | 3 |
| Reported injuries | 3 fatalities |
| Report status | Investigation Ongoing |
What happened
On the evening of September 15, 2026, a news helicopter providing coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. local time while the helicopter was covering a deadly bus collision. All three people on board, including the pilot and a reporter, were killed in the accident.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft was a news helicopter operated by NBC4 and Telemundo 52. Details about the helicopter model and tail number have not been released. The helicopter was on assignment covering a bus collision in the area at the time of the crash.
Emergency response
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the crash site in Chatsworth. The wreckage was found charred, and all three occupants were confirmed deceased. The community has paid tribute to the victims of this tragic accident.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available. No official cause has been released at this time.
What officials and reports have confirmed
- News helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on September 15, 2026, killing three people on board.
- The crash occurred around 7 p.m. local time on September 15, 2026. [1]
- The helicopter was covering a deadly bus collision at the time of the crash.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with the NTSB leading the investigation. [1]
Accident and investigation timeline
- 2026-09-15 19:00 local: News helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, killing three [1]
What remains unknown
- Exact helicopter model and tail number
- Number and identities of victims
- Detailed cause of the crash
Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.
