NBC4 Helicopter Crash in Chatsworth | Los Angeles News

A tragic helicopter crash in Chatsworth killed three people, including two NBC4 crew members and one person on the ground — just as they were covering a Metro bus accident. The chopper, en route to capture aerial footage, lost contact mid-flight, shocking anchors and reporters on the scene. Mayor Karen Bass and the entire news community mourned the loss, recalling a similar tragedy from 1977. As investigators dig into the cause, the incident underscores the risks faced by journalists who rely on news helicopters to bring critical stories to life in Southern California. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/nbc4-reports-on-crash-of-its-own-news-helicopter-with-grief More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1701611109b0748 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews