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Cecily Tynan was celebrated by her Action News colleagues with a retirement party after delivering her final forecast, capping more than three decades of weather reporting in Philadelphia and earning praise for her viewer-first approach and adaptability.
Photographer Christopher Dougherty and pilot Monroe Smith, both long-time crew members of Chopper 6 for Action News, were killed in a helicopter crash in New Jersey. Colleagues and friends remember them as highly skilled and dedicated professionals who loved their craft. Smith, a retired army pilot, was a mentor and friend to many, while Dougherty, a photographer, was known for his infectious laugh and storytelling. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Action News' helicopter Chopper 6 crashed in a wooded area of Burlington County, New Jersey, killing the pilot and photographer on board. The crash occurred while returning from an assignment at the Jersey Shore. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the crash is still unknown. Chopper 6 has been an integral part of Action News' news-gathering operation for years, providing aerial coverage of various events.