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Chatsworth helicopter crash: 3 killed, including NBCLA pilot and aerial reporter

Fadingsecond windCoverage went quiet for 9 days, then returned with 15 more reports - 56 voices in all.
After publishing: 10 headlines quietly rewritten, 4 descriptions edited, 4 URLs changed18 changes
  1. PBS NewsHourseen 17 Sept, 08:08headline rewritten

    3 people killed in news helicopter crash while covering LA bus collisionDriver arrested in a bus collision that happened before a deadly news helicopter crash in LA

  2. abc7news.comseen 18 Sept, 05:54headline rewritten

    3 killed after TV news helicopter crashes near site of deadly Los Angeles bus collisionReporter, pilot and pedestrian ID'd as 3 killed in Los Angeles TV news helicopter crash

  3. wnmufm.orgseen 18 Sept, 05:54URL changed

    now resolves towww.wnmufm.org/2026-09-16/3-people-killed-when-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering-la-bus-accident

  4. wcbe.orgseen 18 Sept, 05:54URL changed

    now resolves towww.wcbe.org/npr-news/2026-09-16/3-people-killed-when-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering-la-bus-accident

  5. fox5dc.comseen 18 Sept, 05:54description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Three people died after a NBCLA news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth. The cause of the crash is unknown.

    A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.

  6. aspenpublicradio.orgseen 18 Sept, 05:54URL changed

    now resolves towww.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-09-15/3-people-killed-when-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering-la-bus-accident

  7. onenewspage.comseen 18 Sept, 05:54headline rewritten

    News Helicopter Crash Kills at Least 3 in Los AngelesNews Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Kills at Least 3

  8. fox29.comseen 19 Sept, 01:01description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Three people died after a NBCLA news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth. The cause of the crash is unknown.

    A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.

  9. nbclosangeles.comseen 19 Sept, 01:01headline rewritten

    Live updates: Investigation begins at news helicopter crash siteRecap: Community mourns news helicopter crash as NTSB starts investigation

  10. wysu.orgseen 19 Sept, 05:53URL changed

    now resolves towysu.org/npr-national-news/2026-09-16/3-people-killed-when-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering-la-bus-accident

  11. nbclosangeles.comseen 19 Sept, 05:55headline rewritten

    Remembering the victims in the Chatsworth bus and helicopter crashesCommunity shares tributes to victims in Chatsworth bus and helicopter tragedies

  12. mymotherlode.comseen 19 Sept, 11:34headline rewritten

    3 people killed when NBC news helicopter crashes while covering Los Angeles bus accident - myMotherLode.comDriver arrested in a bus collision that happened before a deadly news helicopter crash in LA - myMotherLode.com

  13. clickondetroit.comseen 19 Sept, 11:34headline rewritten

    3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus accidentDriver arrested in a bus collision that happened before a deadly news helicopter crash in LA

  14. theglobeandmail.comseen 19 Sept, 16:47headline rewritten

    NBC news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing threeNBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three, while covering bus collision

  15. 2news.comseen 19 Sept, 16:47description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    A motorist was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles, killing at least two people and injuring six others

    A motorist has been arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles. That killed at least two people and injured

  16. abc7.comseen 20 Sept, 03:07headline rewritten

    Community pays tribute to those killed in NBC4 helicopter crashCommunity pays tribute to those killed in NBC4 helicopter, bus crashes in Chatsworth

  17. ktvz.comseen 22 Sept, 04:29description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — “The helicopter just crashed!” a voice in the crowd yelled, drawing eyes away from the splayed-out wreckage of a bus collision that claimed two lives. Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Brandon Silverman looked behind him to find a large plume of black smoke rising from a parking lot one

    By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — “The helicopter just crashed!” a voice in the crowd yelled, drawing eyes away from the splayed-out wreckage of a bus collision that claimed two lives. Los Angeles Fire Capt. Branden Silverman looked behind him to find a large plume of black smoke rising from a parking lot one block

  18. onenewspage.comseen 16 Oct, 04:25headline rewritten

    News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Kills at Least 3At least 3 dead after news chopper crashes while covering bus accident, officials say

original reportingcopies
Wed, 16 September 2026peak 72 reports on Wed, 16 September 2026Wed, 7 October 2026

What it is about

Eliana MorenoJose UbaldoGeorge MarciniwAllyona SevanesianTelemundoFire DepartmentLos Angeles, California, United StatesChatsworth, California, United StatesKaren BassLos AngelesColleen WilliamsGavin NewsomAviation AdministrationNational Transportation Safety BoardBranden SilvermanRobert KovacikBurbank High SchoolChapman UniversityCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesOrange County, California, United States

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report
abc7news.com1 original report - edited after publishing
clickondetroit.com1 copy echoing mymotherlode.com - edited after publishing
Google News - Top Stories3 original reports2 original reports1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report
onenewspage.com1 original report - edited after publishing
mymotherlode.com1 original report - edited after publishing
bakersfieldnow.com1 original report - 1 copy echoing upnorthlive.com
upnorthlive.com1 original report
cnycentral.com1 copy echoing upnorthlive.com
fox11online.com1 copy echoing upnorthlive.com
wysu.org1 copy echoing NPR News
wcbe.org1 copy echoing NPR News
wnmufm.org1 copy echoing NPR News
aspenpublicradio.org1 copy echoing NPR News
breitbart.com1 original report
Euronews1 original report
The Guardian World1 original report1 original report1 original report
Le Figaro (France)1 original report
Die Zeit (Germany)1 original report
16 Sept, 02:36over 21 days7 Oct, 04:29

+ 33 more outlets · 25 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 88 original reports, 14 reprints

  1. Wed, 16 September 2026

    61 reports
  2. Thu, 17 September 2026

    7 reports
  3. Fri, 18 September 2026

    1 report
  4. Sat, 19 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories01:51

      Security camera provides new images of deadly KNBC helicopter crash KTLA ‘Helicopter George.' Pilot George Marciniw remembered at one of his favorite Burbank spots NBC Los Angeles A deadly crash and the perilous history of LA’s news helicopters: ‘the eye in the sky’ The Guardian NBC4 chopper’s final moments: A blaring alarm, loss of altitude and panic. Why did it crash? Los Angeles Times Bailee Rios, suspect in deadly Metro bus crash, seen in new video moments after crash in Chatsworth ABC7 Los...

    • Google News - Top Stories15:36

      A deadly crash and the perilous history of LA’s news helicopters: ‘The eye in the sky’ The Guardian Security camera provides new images of deadly KNBC helicopter crash KTLA ‘Helicopter George.' Pilot George Marciniw remembered at one of his favorite Burbank spots NBC Los Angeles Driver accused in fatal Metro bus crash had multiple drug arrests but spent little time in jail, records show Los Angeles Times Bailee Rios, suspect in deadly Metro bus crash, seen in new video moments after crash in...

  5. Sun, 20 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories02:07

      An SUV slammed into a city bus, then the news helicopters took flight. How one tragedy led to another CNN Los Angeles helicopter crash: Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw among 3 killed in KNBC chopper crash ABC7 Los Angeles ‘Helicopter George.' Pilot George Marciniw remembered at one of his favorite Burbank spots NBC Los Angeles Woman accused of crashing SUV into L.A. Metro bus wheeled into court on gurney KTLA A deadly crash and the perilous history of LA’s news helicopters: ‘The eye in the sky’...

    • ktvz.com02:07edited after publishing

      By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — “The helicopter just crashed!” a voice in the crowd yelled, drawing eyes away from the splayed-out wreckage of a bus collision that claimed two lives. Los Angeles Fire Capt. Branden Silverman looked behind him to find a large plume of black smoke rising from a parking lot one block

  6. Mon, 21 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories01:32

      Family mourns man killed on ground in KNBC helicopter crash KTLA Mass held at Ukranian church in Los Angeles honoring NBC4 helicopter pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno ABC7 Los Angeles An SUV slammed into a city bus, then the news helicopters took flight. How one tragedy led to another cnn.com Eliana Moreno's brother shares heartfelt memories of her early years NBC Los Angeles The tragic death of two SoCal news veterans is under investigation while friends and family mourn Los...

    • abc7chicago.com14:03

      A community is mourning their beloved friend, pilot George Marciniw, who was killed alongside reporter Eliana Moreno their helicopter crashed.

  7. Thu, 1 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories06:04

      2 dead, 2 injured, 1 missing after medical helicopter crashes into waters near Catalina Island ABC7 Los Angeles 'We have people screaming for help.' Dramatic details of medical chopper crashes off Catalina emerge Los Angeles Times 2 dead, 1 missing, 2 hospitalized after medevac chopper crash off Catalina Island ktla.com Urgent search continues for missing person after helicopter crash off Pebbly Beach on Catalina Island; 2 others killed, 2 injured ABC7 Los Angeles 2 Dead and 1 Missing in...

    • indiatimes.com11:22

      A medical helicopter crashed off Californias Catalina Island, leading to the death of two individuals. Two others were rescued and taken to hospitals in stable condition after first responders arrived. Search and rescue operations continued for a fifth person reported missing aboard the aircraft. The helicopter reportedly belonged to REACH Air Medical Services based in Sacramento. Investigations into the crash are being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board.

    • The Guardian World12:08

      One person remains missing after medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, officials say A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles , killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said. Rescuers early on Thursday searched for a fifth person who was reported to be in the aircraft and was missing, the Los Angeles county fire department said in a social media post. Continue reading...

    • PBS NewsHour21:34

      A medical helicopter transporting a patient crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said Thursday. Rescuers continued searching Thursday for a fifth person who was aboard the aircraft and went missing after the Wednesday night crash.

      1 reprint
  8. Fri, 2 October 2026

    4 reports
  9. Tue, 6 October 2026

    1 report
  10. Wed, 7 October 2026

    4 reports
    • iheart.com04:29

      The NTSB's preliminary report on the September 15 helicopter crash in Los Angeles County reveals rapid descent and warning horns before impact. The crash killed reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. A final report could take months.

    • iheart.com04:29

      The NTSB's preliminary report on the September 15 helicopter crash in Los Angeles County reveals rapid descent and warning horns before impact. The crash killed reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. A final report could take months.

    • iheart.com04:29

      The NTSB's preliminary report on the September 15 helicopter crash in Los Angeles County reveals rapid descent and warning horns before impact. The crash killed reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. A final report could take months.

    • iheart.com04:29

      The NTSB's preliminary report on the September 15 helicopter crash in Los Angeles County reveals rapid descent and warning horns before impact. The crash killed reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. A final report could take months.

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