North Carolina authorities say two dead after TV news chopper crashes in Charlotte: report

Former Kentucky meteorologist killed in North Carolina news helicopter crash

A former Lexington-based meteorologist and a pilot were killed Tuesday after a helicopter crash in Charlotte, North Carolina.

North Carolina helicopter crash claims lives of television meteorologist and pilot - The Coastland Times

By Ben Finley and Hannah Schoenbaum Associated PressA helicopter pilot and a meteorologist who worked for a North Carolina television station died Tuesday when a news helicopter crashed along a Charlotte-area interstate, with police praising the pilot for heroically avoiding the roadway in his final moments.Meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag were identified as the people killed in the crash in a statement by WBTV — and by coworkers w…

Meteorologist, pilot killed as news helicopter crashes next to Charlotte highway

By Kallie Cox and Joe Marusak The Charlotte Observer (TNS) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A pilot and meteorologist with the WBTV news station in Charlotte died in a helicopter crash Tuesday in Charlotte, off I…

TV meteorologist and pilot die in helicopter crash - Washington Hispanic

A helicopter pilot and a meteorologist working for a North Carolina television station died Tuesday when a news helicopter crashed on an interstate highway in the Charlotte area, and police commended the pilot for heroically avoiding the road in his final moments. Meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag were identified as the people who died in the accident in a statement from WBTV and co-workers who they had been reporting on the acciden…

Pilot credited with keeping others safe before deadly helicopter crash

WBTV Sky 3 pilot Chip Tayag is being called a hero, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings saying he believes Tayag took extraordinary measures in his final moments before the helicopter crashed on Interstate 77 Tuesday afternoon.

Pilot credited with keeping others safe before deadly helicopter crash

WBTV Sky 3 pilot Chip Tayag is being called a hero, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings saying he believes Tayag took extraordinary measures in his final moments before the helicopter crashed on Interstate 77 Tuesday afternoon.