Live-air helicopter crash kills reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a bystander
A news helicopter carrying reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw crashed during a live broadcast, killing both crew members and at least one person on the ground.
During a live on-air segment, a helicopter with reporter Eliana Moreno and veteran pilot George Marciniw went down, sparking a massive fire. Audio captured a crew member urging the pilot to pull up as alarms blared. Both Moreno and Marciniw perished, and at least one ground victim also died.
Why it matters
The accident reveals the extreme risks journalists and pilots face when reporting from the air.
How this story developed
- Sep 16 Woman arrested for murder after SUV plows into LA bus, preceding helicopter crash
- Sep 18 An arraignment for Rios has been scheduled for Friday.
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