Helicopter Coverage

Ultralight aircrafts have little regulation, no pilot license required

The helicopter crash happened in the 1900 block of Philadelphus Road in Pembroke, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

68-year-old pilot killed in crash with 'home-built' helicopter

The man killed in a Dec. 22 helicopter crash has been identified by the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

WRAL staff

ABC helicopter crashes in New Jersey, 2 news team members killed

A news helicopter has crashed in New Jersey, killing both the pilot and photographer on board, the television station said.

Look up: National Guard helicopters fly over Triangle for training exercises Sunday

If you see extra helicopters flying over the Triangle on Sunday, it's because the North Carolina National Guard is planning to conduct training exercises.

2 hurt in helicopter crash in Pompano Beach, Florida

Two people have been transported to the hospital following the crash of a Broward County Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter this morning in Pompano Beach

In Depth with Dan: Would you want to live next to a helipad in Raleigh?

A developer wants to build a helipad at a new $1 billion development in North Hills. Some nearby residents are concerned about the noise the helicopters would create. WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether people would want to live next to a helicopter that takes off and lands several times per day.

Neighbors push back against proposed heliport in North Hills

A developer wants to build a helipad at a new $1 billion development in North Hills. Some nearby residents are concerned about the noise the helicopters would create.

Some Raleigh residents oppose proposed heliport near $1 billion North Hills development

A developer wants to build a helipad at a new $1 billion development in North Hills. Some nearby residents are concerned about the noise the helicopters would create.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

FAA: Helicopter crash reported at Charleston airport

A spokesperson for the FAA said it and the NTSB will be investigating the crash.

Nine killed in Blackhawk training crash

The helicopters crashed in a field near a residential area with no injuries on the ground, Brig. Gen. John Lubas, the 101st Airborne deputy commander, said.

Crew, patient survive NC helicopter crash

A patient and three crew members survived when a medical transport helicopter crashed in North Carolina, authorities said.

Medical helicopter crashes in western NC, four on board expected to survive

Four people are hurt but miraculously everyone is expected to be OK after a medical helicopter crash in western North Carolina.

Bryant's Widow Settles Suit Over Crash Photos for $28.85 Million

The settlement includes $15 million a jury awarded Vanessa Bryant in August, with additional funds to settle potential claims from her daughters.

Jonathan Abrams, New York Times

Visitation service for WBTV meteorologist planned for Friday night

A visitation for Jason Myers is set for Friday at Carmel Baptist Church in Matthews.

Friday visitation planned for WBTV meteorologist killed in helicopter crash

A visitation for Jason Myers is set for Friday at Carmel Baptist Church in Matthews.

WRAL Staff

Report: No distress calls were made from WBTV helicopter before crash

The station posted Tuesday afternoon that meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road.

WRAL Staff

Community, family mourn two men killed in helicopter crash

Two people have died after a media helicopter associated with WBTV News crashed on Tuesday along Interstate 77 south of Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

NC State professor shares memories of helicopter crash victim

One of the victims of the WBTV helicopter crash in Charlotte has direct ties to the Triangle.

'He was just cut out to be a broadcast meteorologist': NC State professor remembers former student killed in WBTV helicopter crash

Jason Myers earned his bachelor of science in meteorology with a communication concentration from North Carolina State University. After graduating, Myers worked as a weather observer at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, giving weather updates to the control tower.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Pilot, meteorologist killed in WBTV News helicopter crash in Charlotte

WBTV reported Tuesday afternoon that meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road.

Police chief provides update on media helicopter crash that killed two in Charlotte

During a press conference after a helicopter crashed, killing two in Charlotte, the police chief said witnesses saw the pilot maneuver to avoid hitting cars as the helicopter went down.

Two people dead after helicopter crash on I-77 in Charlotte

Multiple crews are responding to the scene along I-77 near Tyvola Road. I-77 South is closed near Tyvola Road. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use a different route.

'That pilot is a hero:' Pilot maneuvered to avoid hitting cars in helicopter crash that killed two

Multiple crews are reportedly responding to a helicopter crash in Charlotte on I-77 near Nations Ford Road. Police confirm it is a media helicopter.

Two WBTV employees killed in I-77 helicopter crash in Charlotte

The station posted Tuesday afternoon that meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road.

WRAL Staff

Durham man killed in vintage helicopter crash in West Virginia

Donald Sandhoff, 69, of Durham, died in a helicopter crash in West Virginia.