“If that is truly the case then that pilot is a hero in my eyes to make sure that the safety and security of those that were driving on the road was not in jeopardy, ” he said. The chief said he heard the helicopter’s pilot may have diverted the aircraft to avoid hitting traffic. No other vehicles were involved, Jennings said.
Once officers arrived, they confirmed two people died on the scene, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings. "The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss." - WBTV News November 22, 2022Ĭharlotte police were initially notified about the crash off Interstate 77 on the side of the road around 12 p.m. Multiple local and national organizations took to Twitter in support of the station Tuesday including the Carolina Panthers and the National Weather Service. We appreciate the outpouring of support for our staff and your continued prayers for their families.” “We are working to comfort their families in this difficult time. Our news helicopter Sk圓 crashed mid-day Tuesday with two of our colleagues on board,” WBTV said in a statement. “The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss. Meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag were identified as the employees in the crash, the station said. Two employees of WBTV, a CNN affiliate, died Tuesday in a helicopter crash in Charlotte, North Carolina, the station confirmed.
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