INGLEWOOD, CA - The Los Angeles Rams paid tribute to reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw with a spot in the SoFi Stadium press box ahead of the Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants on Sept. 21.
Moreno and Marciniw lost their lives covering a fatal crash involving a L.A. Metro bus and an SUV in Chatsworth, California. The two were in a helicopter for NBC4 when it appeared to have a technical issue and crashed a few blocks away from the initial crash on Sept. 15.
It was a single-engine AS350 B2 helicopter operated by Angel City Air, according to the LA Times.
Edy Gutierrez Mejia, a bystander on the ground, also died as a result of the helicopter crash.
The Los Angeles Rams pay tribute to reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot
George Marciniw with a spot in the SoFi Stadium press box. They were two of the three people who lost their lives when the NBC4 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth on Sept. 15. pic.twitter.com/vQwQQ920SI
— James H. Williams (@JHWill) September 21, 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash and parts of the wreckage are being moved to a secure facility in Phoenix, according to NBC News. An initial report is not expected for another month.
A memorial service was held for the pilot and journalist on Sunday, Sept. 20.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rams honor helicopter crash victims before MNF game vs. Giants
