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Reporter's Final Flight: Family Mourns Loss in Helicopter Crash
18 Sep
Summary
- KNBC reporter Eliana Moreno died in a helicopter crash while covering another incident.
- Her family confirmed her death and warned against fraudulent fundraising efforts.
- The crash also claimed the lives of pilot George Marciniw and a tourist.
The family of KNBC reporter Eliana Moreno is mourning her loss after she died in a helicopter crash on September 16, 2026. Moreno, alongside pilot George Marciniw, perished when their news helicopter went down between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth, California. The aircraft caught fire upon impact.
Moreno's brother, Johan Moreno, shared a statement via Instagram, detailing her lifelong aspiration to be a reporter and thanking viewers for their support. He also issued a warning on X regarding fraudulent online fundraisers, stating that the family is not collecting monetary donations and that any such pages are not endorsed by them.
The helicopter crash occurred as Moreno and Marciniw were reporting on a fatal bus accident. Tragically, Edy Gutierrez Mejia, a 29-year-old tourist from Guatemala, also lost their life in the incident. Two other individuals were hospitalized following the crash.
