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Family of NBC reporter killed in fiery helicopter crash shares heartbreak in first public statement since tragedy

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Khan, Z. (2026, September 17). Family of NBC reporter killed in fiery helicopter crash shares heartbreak in first public statement since tragedy. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/us-news/family-of-nbc-reporter-killed-in-fiery-helicopter-crash-shares-heartbreak-in-first-public-statement-since-tragedy/

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Eliana Moreno's family has issued their first statement since the NBC helicopter crash that killed her Tuesday. They highlighted how Eliana pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a news reporter through dedication and bravery, noting she died doing what she loved. The crash also claimed the lives of pilot George Marciniw and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-20, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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On Tuesday evening, a news helicopter providing aerial coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 in Los Angeles crashed, resulting in three deaths including reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. The helicopter was covering the scene of an earlier fatal bus crash involving an SUV, which killed two people and injured several others. Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter explode upon impact; it had been providing live coverage between 5pm and 7pm local time, when it went down in the Chatsworth area of San Fernando Valley. NBC4 confirmed that Moreno and Marciniw were colleagues who had worked together since 2023, flying "hundreds of hours" during their tenure. The helicopter model involved, a Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil, has been linked to at least six fatal accidents this year globally.

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“Both articles describe the same news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that killed Eliana Moreno and another crew member.”

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The Guardian

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“Both articles describe the same helicopter crash in Los Angeles that killed Eliana Moreno and another individual while they were covering a separate incident.”

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New York Post

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“Both articles describe the same specific helicopter crash involving an NBC reporter and pilot while providing aerial news coverage of another incident.”

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New York Post

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“Both articles refer to the same exact helicopter crash incident involving NBC reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, which occurred on Tuesday.”

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New York Post

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“Both articles refer to the same specific helicopter crash involving NBC LA that occurred in Los Angeles and resulted in fatalities.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Both articles describe the specific helicopter crash that occurred in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on September 15, 2026.”

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CBS News

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“Both articles refer to the same news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that occurred on Tuesday night and involved NBC LA employees.”

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BBC News

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“Both articles discuss the same news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that killed Eliana Moreno and others, occurring on the same day.”

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NBC News

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“Both articles describe the fatal helicopter crash involving an NBC reporter named Eliana Moreno on the same date.”

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ABC News (US)

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“Both articles refer to the same news chopper crash in Los Angeles that killed a reporter and her pilot, with Article B providing a statement from the family of one of the victims mentioned in Article A.”

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The family of NBCLA helicopter reporter Eliana Moreno broke its silence after her tragic death following the helicopter crash Tuesday. asserted

family → break → crash

“Since she was 11 years old, Eliana dreamed of becoming a news reporter. asserted

Eliana → dream → reporter

Through hard work and courage, she turned that dream into a reality,” her family wrote in a statement posted by her brother Johan Moreno on X. “We find comfort in knowing that Eliana left this world doing the very thing she loved, pursuing the passion she carried with her since she was a little girl,” they added. asserted

they → turn → her

Eliana was on the NBC helicopter, which was covering a T-bone crash of an SUV into a Metro bus, when it fell out of the sky moments later, killing reporter her, pilot George Marciniw and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia. asserted

it → cover → her

“We are infinitely proud of her and feel incredibly blessed to have had the privilege of loving her and calling her ours,” the family added. asserted

family → feel → her

The 38-year-old news reporter leaves behind five brothers and sisters. asserted

reporter → leave → brothers

She also had a fiancé, stepchildren and dogs. asserted

She → have → fiancé

Family of NBC reporter killed in fiery helicopter crash shares heartbreak in first public statement since tragedy

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