N105TV is owned by KING TV. N34TV (the normal KOMO 4 Chopper) is owned by

New report that the 37/38 year old man that is currently at Harbor View was in the Red Pontiac Vibe. His injuries are life threatening.

That's pretty clear that it's "WS" in this photo.

Live streams from KOMO & KING stating their normal helicopter is being retrofitted with new HD gear. Also, you can slightly make out what looks like "WS" on the tail of the wreckage. Neither chopper (KING/KOMO) has that on it. Seattle Fire PIO also reported during the news conference that he was told that it was a…

It's been reported that it is NOT KING/KOMO's normal aircraft. I doubt it was this one or the N34TV helicopter of KOMO4.

Seattle Fire PIO has just verified that the 2 fatalities were in the helicopter.

From the reports, it was not their normal helicopter. I'm willing to bet the one pictured is NOT the one involved.

Press Conference scheduled for 8:50am PDT.

Former aviation mechanic here: that was my first thought as well when I heard the report of the popping.

A news chopper for local Seattle news station station KOMO crashed right after take off earlier this morning, coming down on top of two cars and exploded into flames next to the Space Needle. Two people are reported to be dead, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

New reports that the crash happened as the helicopter was LANDING. It fell onto 4 cars, 37 year old male got out of the car but was taken to Harbor View hospital for care. 2 others were killed (unknown if they were in the cars or the helicopter). No other info on injuries/deaths.

Seattle Center is closed.

KING 5 is reporting 2 fatalities.

KING 5 is reporting 2 DOA in from the vehicles.

Just for reference, the crash happened right next to the Space Needle/Experience Music Project. Very busy area at this time of the morning.

Eyewitness is now reporting hearing a "popping" sound as the helicopter was lifting off from Fisher Plaza (the news studios of KOMO) and then it started falling.

Here's a live stream from KOMO, and they have confirmed it is their aircraft.

Derp'd a little early on that one, sport.

I'd hardly call FRED a STOL aircraft. It is a comfy ride though. I think I've done 3 flights on them.

Go big or go home.

Great minds think alike.