3 Killed in Reality Show Crash: Federal Aviation Administration yet to Confirm Details

Los Angeles County Fire dispatcher Robert Diaz confirmed the death of three people after a helicopter crashed into a rural area of northern Los Angeles County during the filming of a reality television show.

According to reports, the crash occurred at about 3:40 a.m. Sunday at the Polsa Rosa Ranch in Action. The ranch was being used as the location for production of the show.

Diaz said everyone on board died. The three people aboard the helicopter have not been identified.

The shoot was scheduled to go from Saturday afternoon into Saturday night according to Philip Sokoloski, a spokesman for FilmL.A., as reported by The Washington Post. 

However, reports about the circumstances surrounding the crash are still unknown according to a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen Kenitzer.

He said the Bell 206B Jet Ranger had substantial damage. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

Permit paperwork shows Bongo, Inc. was working on an untitled military-theme TV program. Records also show Crossbow Helicopters received approval to participate in filming from the Federal Aviation Administration.

"We wouldn't have referenced helicopter activity if we didn't already have pre-approval from the FAA," Sokoloski said.

Television footage showed mangled wreckage in a rugged canyon area near Soledad Canyon Road.

According to its website, Polsa Rosa is a "movie ranch" where film crews can utilize a variety of terrains as well as two airstrips.

The ranch, according to the Internet Movie Database, was used in "Windtalkers" and last year's remake of "Red Dawn."