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Victims on board NBC helicopter ID’d as longtime reporter, veteran pilot after fiery crash that killed 3
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by New York Post
· September 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from the New York Post. The New York Post has more information on the crash and the victims.
A fiery helicopter crash resulted in the deaths of three people. The victims on board have been identified as a longtime reporter and a veteran pilot. The helicopter was affiliated with NBC.
Further details about the incident are available from the New York Post. The crash is known to have been fatal for all three people on board, with the two identified victims being a reporter and a pilot with significant experience.
The New York Post has more information on the crash and the victims.
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