It may not have been anything wild. It could've saved countless lives. And, they previously worked at The Southern Illinoisan before moving to Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police confirmed in a Tuesday afternoon press conference that no vehicles on the interstate were struck in the crash and that the helicopter came down in a grassy area to the side of I-77. SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts||Spotify||Stitcher||TuneIn||Google Podcasts. It originated from Russia In 1977 and has been used for military purposes. Helicopter. Two people, later identified as WBTV chopper pilot Chip Tayag and WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers, were pronounced dead on the scene of the crash, which was between Tyvola Road and Nations Ford Road on the southbound side of I-77. Two people were on board. Still hovering around the apartments at 5:54- I have no clue but there are police vehicles going in and around the area of the apartment . Meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag were identified as the employees in the crash, the station said. The police chief said theres no indication there was a fire. Cameras are definitely encouraged! Tayag recently celebrated his three-year wedding anniversary in August, according to posts on his Instagram page. Multiple crews responded to the crash. Time in flight: Approximately 40 - 45 minutes. . I love Jason. New Information:Ramps are now closed from I-85 North and South to I-77 SouthOfficial detour for drivers on I-77 South:Take Exit 13 A (I-85 South) for 8 miles, then Exit 30A (I-485 Inner) for 10 miles to reaccess I-77. The altitude and and flight path of the helicopter on Flight Aware show the flight lasted approximately six minutes before crash landing along the interstate. He currently reports on breaking news. WBTV Meteorologist Jason Myers got his start right here in Raleigh at NC State, before taking his passion across the country to stations in Texas, Virginia, Kentucky and eventually Charlotte. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the helicopter was a Robinson R44 and was carrying two people.
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