Show notes
Hour 3 (09.15) An NBC news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly Chatsworth Metro bus collision, turning one tragedy into a second major emergency. Tim follows developments throughout the evening as reporters, pilots, and officials work to determine what happened. 8:05 Tim continues coverage of the helicopter crash that occurred near the scene of the deadly Chatsworth collision between an SUV and a Metro Line 166 bus. NBC4's Robert Kovacik reports what he witnessed leading up to the crash as uncertainty remains about who was aboard the aircraft. 8:20 Breaking-news coverage continues as investigators begin piecing together the circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash. Tim tracks updates from the scene and discusses the unanswered questions facing authorities. 8:35 Former Los Angeles helicopter pilot and reporter Tim Lynn joins Tim to explain how news helicopters operate during major breaking-news events and what factors investigators will likely examine. He also addresses rumors that circulated in the immediate aftermath of the crash. 8:50 NBC confirms the crashed aircraft was its news helicopter. Tim reflects on the tragedy, the risks faced by airborne news crews, and the impact the story has had on Southern California's broadcast community as officials work to identify those involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.