NewsChopper4 Crash: Aerial Journalism’s Deadly Price | Irvine News

A news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, California, killing three and injuring two—including respected reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw—while covering a deadly collision. This tragedy underscores the extreme risks of aerial journalism, where pilots and reporters race to deliver live coverage amid high-speed chases and emergencies. As the NTSB investigates and Whiteman Airport faces renewed scrutiny, veteran pilots recall the adrenaline-fueled, perilous legacy of news flying, from the O.J. Simpson chase to today’s dangerous skies.

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https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/16/eyes-in-the-sky-news-chopper-pilots-follow-chases-shootouts-but-all-in-a-dangerous-gig/

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