WBTV in North Carolina said a station helicopter crashed onto the interstate, killing Jason Myers and Chip Tayag.
WBTV reported that the victimsMecklenburg County EMS service said Tuesday on Twitter that two people were pronounced dead at the scene of the helicopter crash along Interstate 77 in the Charlotte area. Police said that no vehicles were involved in the incident, while federal authorities stated that two people were onboard the aircraft.
"The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss," the station posted on its website. "Our news helicopter Sky3 crashed mid-day Tuesday with two of our colleagues on board. Meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag lost their lives. We are working to comfort their families in this difficult time. We appreciate the outpouring of support for our staff and your continued prayers for their families.
"And 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 was not in jeopardy," Jennings said.
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