Wbtv meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag died in a helicopter crash Tuesday while reporting for the CBS affiliate station in Charlotte, Nc, the station confirmed.
“The Wbtv family is grieving a terrible loss. Our news helicopter Sky3 crashed mid-day Tuesday with two of our colleagues on board,” Wbtv said in a statement. “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 crash occurred around noon Tuesday off Interstate 77. Charlotte police officers confirmed two people died on the scene, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings. They were identified as Myers and Tayag.
No other vehicles were involved, according to police. Jennings told the station he heard the pilot may have diverted the aircraft to avoid hitting traffic.
Myers began his broadcast meteorology career at Krbc-tv in Abilene, Texas,...
“The Wbtv family is grieving a terrible loss. Our news helicopter Sky3 crashed mid-day Tuesday with two of our colleagues on board,” Wbtv said in a statement. “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 crash occurred around noon Tuesday off Interstate 77. Charlotte police officers confirmed two people died on the scene, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings. They were identified as Myers and Tayag.
No other vehicles were involved, according to police. Jennings told the station he heard the pilot may have diverted the aircraft to avoid hitting traffic.
Myers began his broadcast meteorology career at Krbc-tv in Abilene, Texas,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this week, ABC released the first official promo for Grey's Anatomy Season 13.
Check it out here:
Grey's Anatomy Season 13: First Footage!
Now, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, we have our first true scoop on upcoming episodes as well.
Following Jo's rejection of Alex's proposal on May's Season 12 finale, we learned that Jo actually had to say no because she's already married.
Prepare to find out plenty more about Jo's past this fall, as the ABC drama goes into detail about her history of domestic abuse.
“It felt like it was time to tell Jo’s story, and it felt like it was time to tell Jo’s story especially in the context of Alex, who he is and how he grew up," Shonda Rhimes tells EW, adding:
"Alex is so defined by who he used to be and who he is trying to become, and so is Jo.”
The...
Check it out here:
Grey's Anatomy Season 13: First Footage!
Now, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, we have our first true scoop on upcoming episodes as well.
Following Jo's rejection of Alex's proposal on May's Season 12 finale, we learned that Jo actually had to say no because she's already married.
Prepare to find out plenty more about Jo's past this fall, as the ABC drama goes into detail about her history of domestic abuse.
“It felt like it was time to tell Jo’s story, and it felt like it was time to tell Jo’s story especially in the context of Alex, who he is and how he grew up," Shonda Rhimes tells EW, adding:
"Alex is so defined by who he used to be and who he is trying to become, and so is Jo.”
The...
- 9/9/2016
- by Matt Richenthal
- TVfanatic
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