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In chaotic L.A. skies, news helicopter pilots juggle competition, camaraderie, risk
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Salvador Hernandez , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· September 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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The NBC4 helicopter crash has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.
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