Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles, Killing One on Ground

Helicopter crashes in LA's Chatsworth, killing one. Firefighters respond to multiple incidents in San Fernando Valley.

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — A helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, resulting in at least one fatality, according to fire officials.

The incident occurred in a parking lot near a self-storage facility in the San Fernando Valley area. Local authorities and NBC Los Angeles reported the crash, which took place shortly after a separate bus and vehicle collision on Nordhoff Street left two people dead and others injured.

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The bus crash happened at 5:03 p.m., with emergency crews working to free trapped individuals and evaluate the condition of passengers. Fire Capt. Branden Silverman confirmed that firefighters and police were on the scene and discovered the helicopter engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to nearby vehicles.

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