Helicopter crash in Los Angeles kills one, injures three
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A helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring three others. The aircraft went down between two commercial buildings near Lurline Avenue and Nordhoff Street just before 19:00 local time. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.
Key Facts
- One person died and three were injured when a helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, on Tuesday.
- The crash occurred just before 19:00 local time near Lurline Avenue and Nordhoff Street.
- The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the helicopter was not one of theirs.
- The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.
Crash and Casualties
At least one person died after a helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles, fire officials said. Three other people were injured when the aircraft went down between two commercial buildings in the Chatsworth neighbourhood, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson told the BBC. LAFD Captain Branden Silverman said one confirmed patient appeared to be outside the helicopter when it crashed and was declared deceased on scene. Silverman added that authorities had not yet confirmed how many people were inside the helicopter.
Fire and Damage
Footage from the scene showed two shipping containers and several vehicles burning. The blaze has been extinguished, the fire department said. The incident occurred just before 19:00 local time on Tuesday in the area of Lurline Avenue and Nordhoff Street.
Investigation and Ownership
It was not immediately clear who was operating the aircraft, but local media reports suggested it was a news helicopter flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash. Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the helicopter was not one of theirs. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the incident.