LA Helicopter Crash Latest News: 3 Killed in Helicopter Crash, While 2 Dead in Metro Bus Accident, Causing Double Tragedy in Los Angeles – Here’s All You Need to Know

By: Adeeba Naeem Last Updated: September 16, 2026 18:41:23 IST LA Helicopter Crash Latest News: A double tragedy in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening left five people dead following back-to-back incidents involving a Metro bus collision and the subsequent crash of an NBC4 news helicopter. The events unfolded in the San Fernando Valley neighbourhood of Chatsworth during the evening rush hour. Here’s everything you need to know about the LA helicopter crash latest news. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., while hovering nearby to provide live coverage of the bus accident, NewsChopper4—a helicopter belonging to local affiliate NBC4 Los Angeles (also utilized by Telemundo 52)—suddenly lost control. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft plunge straight down before it crashed between two commercial buildings on Mason Avenue and exploded into flames.

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Scoop News DeskLos Angeles, California · Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:11 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:59 PM UTC

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LA Helicopter Crash Latest News: 3 Killed in Helicopter Crash, While 2 Dead in Metro Bus Accident, Causing Double Tragedy in Los Angeles – Here’s All You Need to Know.