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He also flew for Total Traffic and Weather Network, according to WBTV. IE 11 is not supported. In 1946 RCA imagined retired military helicopters delivering news on TV. News helicopter crashes are rare these days, partly because there are fewer aircraft in the air than there were in the early 2000s, but also because some high-profile crashes led to newsrooms increasing their safety standards. Fortunately, there was no vehicles involved in it. Local meteorologist and pilot killed in North Carolina helicopter crash Police said the southbound lanes, which were otherwise empty, of I-77 near Nations Ford Road would remain closed "for an extended period of time" in an update shared to Twitter. Where Are They Now? - Charlotte Magazine He gave us happy moments in this community and helped us get through the sad moments, like funerals., Bryan said, He knew every little thing about that chopper. Lori Guidice, WNBC advertising and promotion director, said Ms. Dornacker, born in Albuquerque, N.M., was named San Franciscos outstanding female comic three years in a row. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. But drones cant get crews to a breaking scene faster and airspace is often limited around emergencies. In a tribute video, WBTV anchors said that Mr. Myers didnt just love covering the weather, he also was a man who loved to get out into the community and always did it with a smile on his face.. In a statement posted to their website Tuesday, the station said they are 'working to comfort their families' during this time. But he lasted only four months there and was let go in March. In many markets, prior to the 2007 Phoenix crash, pilots flew the aircraft while also delivering traffic reports on air. Updated on: November 22, 2022 / 7:21 PM More recently, TV stations began pulling their helicopters to save money and the net effect is there are far fewer aircraft in the sky. Before work can start, town commissioners had to vote to close the crossing at North Stewart Street; it was unanimous. That crash happened just before 2 a.m. on the I-485 inner loop just before the Mallard Creek Road exit. This story was originally published November 23, 2022, 1:40 PM. Meteorologist Jason Myers made eye contact with every person in the WBTV studio before prepping his forecast, coworkers recall. Pictured: Chip Tayag and his wife, who he just celebrated his three year anniversary with in August. Stacey provides traffic reports for WBTV news in the morning and delivers the weather forecast for the news at noon. Those two helicopters were two of five aircraft covering a police chase. Here are some top contenders, Human brains show larger-than-life activity at moment of death, Supreme Court to consider overruling Chevron doctrine, Tucker Carlson, on leaked video, derides Fox streaming service, Al Franken blasts Supreme Court: Its illegitimate, Senate rankings: Here are the 5 seats most likely to flip. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? He was so meticulous. She said, This guy is scientific with it, he loved that chopper.. A news helicopter crash in North Carolina has taken the lives of two WBTV employees. "All of I-77 Southbound is closed at this time near the Nations Ford exit and will remain closed for an extended period of time," police announced on Twitter, later adding that ramps are closed from I-85 north and south to I-77 south. While it was common for big markets to send four or five helicopters in the air every day, over the last decade, stations in major markets like Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Phoenix have started sharing a helicopter. Newsrooms need accessible standards about their use of AI to maintain trust with news consumers and ensure accountability of the press. The Senate Education Committee also eliminated a requirement that charter schools and private schools must compete in a higher athletic division.