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3 killed after NBC4 helicopter crashes near site of deadly Chatsworth bus collision
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Liz Nagy , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· September 16, 2026
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Key points Details are sparse, but it is known that a helicopter was involved. The incident happened near the site of a previous deadly bus crash.
A crash occurred on Tuesday evening. Details are sparse, but it is known that a helicopter was involved. The incident happened near the site of a previous deadly bus crash.
A plume of black smoke was visible in the air after the helicopter burst into flames.
For more information, readers can consult the source, as few details are currently available about this incident in Chatsworth.
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