CHARLOTEE, NC – A helicopter crash in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a local Meteorologist and the pilot, official said.
WBTV Meteorologist Jason Myers and Sky3 pilot Chip Tayag were on board the aircraft that went down near I-77 and Nations Ford Road.
“The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss,” the news outlet said in a statement. “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.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).