Thursday, October 11, 2012

Chopper Crash Silences KYBG-FM, Basile, LA


A helicopter crashed into a radio tower just north of Kaplan Wednesday, killing the pilot.

Maxine Trahan, a spokeswoman for the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, said it happened just before noon Wednesday. The pilot was believed to be the only person aboard the four-seat aircraft, according to an AP story.

The tower is located on farm land near Crowley, off Highway 13 at 2163 Benton Road. Trahan says the tower appeared stable after the crash but non-essential personnel were being kept away while authorities determined whether it was safe.

Acadiana Broadcast Partners says the helicopter crashed into one of its broadcast towers. According to the company, the tower transmits the signal for radio station KYBG in Basile, LA, known on air as "Big 102.1."

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