The 911 calls made on the night a Novant Airlink helicopter crashed have been released. At least three calls were made moments after the chopper went down in a wooded area off Holly Shelter Rd. One of the callers indicated they knew the pilot and had been in touch with him by phone.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded Monday night to a helicopter crash near the New Hanover / Pender county line.
NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy issued several safety recommendations to limit a helicopter route near Reagan National Airport after the deadly January crash.
The medical helicopter had left New Hanover Regional Medical Center and was returning to its base in Onslow County at the time of the crash.