The WPVI Philadelphia helicopter that crashed in New Jersey last month, killing its pilot and a photographer, had no engine problems that would have prevented normal operation, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Chopper 6 was returning from an assignment at the Jersey Shore and crashed in a wooded area in South Jersey Tuesday night, the station says.
WBTV Charlotte, N.C., meteorologist Jason Myers and Sky3 pilot Chip Tayag were killed in a helicopter crash early Tuesday afternoon. The Gray CBS affliliate said in a statement: “The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss. 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.”
San Diego News Helicopter Makes ‘Troubled’ Landing
The chopper was one of two helicopters filming A Haunting for Destination America when a gust of wind spun the aircraft out of control Saturday in Grimes County, Texas. Two men were injured.
