Accident Brief DA-NWS-28664

Three Killed in KNBC News Helicopter Crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on September 15, 2026

Eurocopter AS350 reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a Eurocopter AS350; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Fabien1309 - CC BY-SA 2.0 fr.
Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Sep 18, 2026
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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 around 19:00
Location Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California
Aircraft Eurocopter AS350
People on board 2
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On September 15, 2026, a Eurocopter AS350 helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, around 7 p.m. local time.

Aircraft and flight information

The helicopter involved was a Eurocopter AS350 with two people onboard. Further details about the flight origin, destination, and operator have not been disclosed.

Emergency response

Information about injuries or emergency response efforts has not been released. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the crash site.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • Eurocopter AS350 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on September 15, 2026 [1]
  • Two people were onboard the helicopter [1]
  • FAA and NTSB are investigating; NTSB leads investigation [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-09-15 around 19:00 local time: Eurocopter AS350 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles [1]

What remains unknown

  • Injuries sustained by occupants
  • Exact cause and circumstances of the crash

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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