A news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles near the site of an earlier fatal bus accident, killing three people on board.

What it means

A news helicopter operated by NBCLA (the Los Angeles affiliate of NBC) crashed on September 16, 2026, while covering a prior fatal bus accident in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles. The crash killed three people: two on board the helicopter (a reporter and a pilot) and one person on the ground. Initial reports, including the ABC News highlight, stated one death, but later credible reporting uniformly put the death toll at three.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The highlight's claim of 'one dead' is an early, preliminary report from ABC News (US) that has been superseded by consistent, more detailed reporting from multiple reputable outlets (BBC, ABC Australia, ABC7 Los Angeles) citing official sources from the Los Angeles Police Department and fire department, as well as confirmation from NBCLA itself. The initial number likely reflected only the first victim located; the full three-death toll is now well-established. The primary sources are official statements and the broadcaster's own acknowledgment.

How new

This is genuinely new, breaking news from September 16, 2026; no older material is involved.

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