Breaking Report

LA News Helicopter Accident Reconstruction

Source: @washingtonpost Tuesday Evening Reconstruction Complete
Flight Radar & Descent Profile Descent & Crash Sequence
Grid: Los Angeles Basin Area
Target: NBC News Helicopter
Visibility: 6 SM • Wind: 260° @ 8kt
Altitude
1250 FT
Airspeed
92 KTS
Descent Rate
2400 FPM
Rotor Speed
84 %
Timeline Scrubber T+02:40
T-00:00 (On-Station) T+01:30 (Abnormal Descent) T+02:40 (Impact) T+05:00 (Evac)
Casualty Manifest & Response Verified POB: 5
3
Fatalities
2
Hospitalized
5
Total On Board
Aircraft: NBC News Helicopter
Reporting Source: The Washington Post
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