NBC Los Angeles Reporter Eliana Moreno and Veteran Pilot George Marciniw Remembered After Tuesday Evening Helicopter Crash in Chatsworth
Eliana Moreno, an NBC Los Angeles and Telemundo reporter, and veteran pilot George Marciniw were identified among three people who died in a news helicopter crash on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, in Chatsworth.
The aircraft went down near Prairie Street and Lurline Avenue while the crew covered a separate bus collision that reportedly claimed at least two lives.
A pedestrian also died, but authorities had not publicly identified that person as of September 16, 2026.
Moreno, known online as “Eli in the heli,” spent approximately three years flying with Marciniw while reporting on Southern California from above.
Marciniw brought more than 30 years of flight experience to a career marked by professionalism and collaboration.
Moreno announced an engagement in 2025 and built a strong connection with viewers through dedicated aerial reporting.
NBC Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 extended heartfelt condolences to everyone mourning the loss of their colleagues.
Authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s final moments about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
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