| Date: | 22-NOV-2022 |
| Time: | 11:57 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Astro |
| Owner/operator: | Metro Networks Communications Inc |
| Registration: | N7094J |
| MSN: | 0600 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Charlotte, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | WBTV Heliport, NC (NC90) |
| Charlotte, NC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
On November 22, 2022, at 1157 eastern standard time, a Robinson Helicopter R44, N7094J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Charlotte, North Carolina. The commercial pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight
The purpose of the flight was to provide training for the staff meteorologist over a simulated news scene. Radar, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data, and surveillance video revealed that the helicopter departed from the WBTV Heliport at 1150 and proceeded southbound for about 5 minutes until over Interstate (I) 77. The pilot then performed three left 360° turns. During the third turn, the helicopter entered a rapid descent and impacted a grassy area adjacent to the southbound lanes of I-77. The pilot was in contact with Charlotte (CLT) air traffic control tower at the time; however, a review of the communication recordings did not reveal any calls of distress.
The helicopter came to rest about 20 ft from the point of initial impact, and oriented on a heading of 015°. There was no fire. Portions of the landing gear were found within the initial impact crater. All the primary structural components and rotor blades were located within the confines of the main wreckage.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.
https://abc7chicago.com/charlotte-helicopter-crash-wbtv-jason-meyers-myers/12482328/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2-dead-north-carolina-helicopter-crash-rcna58405
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/22/us/charlotte-north-carolina-helicopter-crash/index.html
NTSB
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=7094J
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N7094J
https://photos-e1.flightcdn.com/photos/retriever/03f726a8ec679e781dc65d68f2407e30fb599cb9 (photo)
The NTSB is investigating today's crash of a Robinson R44 Helicopter in Charlotte, North Carolina.
— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) November 22, 2022
#Ongoing A News Helicopter crashed today in Charlotte (North Carolina, US). The 2 aboard were killed, pilot Chip Tayag and meteorologist Jason Myers. The flight was on behalf of local TV station WBTV. Updates whenever possible. pic.twitter.com/cHznOAtA69
— Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) November 22, 2022
A helicopter pilot and a meteorologist who worked for a North Carolina television station died when a news helicopter crashed along an interstate highway in the Charlotte area, according to authorities and the station. https://t.co/tu723OBrfg
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 22, 2022
TV meteorologist and helicopter pilot killed in crash next to busy Charlotte interstate https://t.co/aVcpeDHC7D
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) November 22, 2022
***Charlotte, NC***@IredellFirewire has confirmed the @WBTV_News helicopter “SKY 3” has crashed on the shoulder of southbound I-77 near Tyvola Road. Sadly, Meteorologist Jason Myers and Pilot Chip Tayag are confirmed deceased on the scene. pic.twitter.com/CAR3LQQjEb
— Iredell Firewire (@IredellFirewire) November 22, 2022
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 23-Nov-2022 01:28 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 24-Nov-2022 13:28 | Captain Adam | Updated [Time, Registration, Cn, Operator, Departure airport, Source, Embed code, Category] |
| 24-Nov-2022 14:40 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Source, Narrative] |
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| 24-Nov-2022 17:39 | Aerossurance | Updated [Embed code] |
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| 06-Dec-2022 20:01 | Captain Adam | Updated [Time, Destination airport, Source, Embed code, Narrative, Category] |
