Emergency Crews Respond to Fatal Helicopter Crash in San Fernando Valley

 

iSpyVNY news - September 15, 2026

 

Chatsworth, CA – DEVELOPING — HELICOPTER CRASH

 

UPDATE 9:40 PM: NBC4 and LAFD have confirmed that three people died when NewsChopper4 crashed this evening.

 

[Original story below...]

 

A helicopter went down in Chatsworth near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, with the aircraft reportedly crashing in the area of 9151 N. Mason Avenue. The helicopter crashed in a commercial parking lot, landing on shipping containers and vehicles.

 

Emergency responders have confirmed one fatality in connection with the crash. At this time, authorities have not determined how many people were aboard the helicopter. The fatality count may increase.

 

The crash was reported at approximately 6:57 p.m., as several news helicopters were in the area covering a serious Metro bus crash nearby. The impact sparked a significant fire, bringing a large Los Angeles Fire Department response to the scene. The fire has since been extinguished.

 

NBC Los Angeles has reported that they have been unable to reach their pilot. However, there is currently no official confirmation that the aircraft involved was an NBC News helicopter.

 

This remains an active and developing situation.