Fatal Crash in Los Angeles Raises Questions About News Helicopter Safety The city of Los Angeles has long been a hub for high stakes journalism, where news outlets compete aggressively for scoops and aerial coverage is a staple of daily reporting.
But Tuesday's deadly crash of a media helicopter while covering a bus collision serves as a stark reminder that the pursuit of the next big story often comes with very real risks.
The incident occurred in the Chatsworth area, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, where an SUV had plowed into a bus just minutes before, killing three people and injuring many others.