Mosquito control helicopter pilot killed in crash

First here at 5, Manatee County Mosquito Control is mourning the loss of one of their own. As we learn more about the helicopter pilot killed in a crash last night. Federal investigators say 63-year-old Isaac Ike Moore was on his first mission of the night when his chopper hit a private radio tower and crashed in a backyard in a rural area of Myakka City. That is where we find FOX 13's Kimberly Cuison. Kim, the NTSB provided an update on the investigation this afternoon. What more can you tell us? Well, Haley, we know that this investigation is going to take time. The NTSB expects to be out here through the weekend documenting the crash site and then eventually moving the wreckage of the helicopter to a secure site where they will start to piece it together in hopes of learning what exactly happened here. Now, last night, just before 9, that's when 911 calls began to come in. Now, Isaac Ike Moore was spraying with the Manatee County Mosquito Control District. Deputies say he hit an unlit private radio tower. Wreckage from his helicopter was found strewn over about 100 yards. Unfortunately, Moore did not make it. He came to Florida after retiring from the Columbus Police Department. They remembered him as a beloved mentor who trained many young pilots. He joined with Manatee County Mosquito Control District shortly after arriving here because he still wanted to fly. He left a very good and memorable impression with everyone he met. He actually attended our aerial fly-in, and the thing that stands out for me is he is very humble. I didn't know him that well, but I can tell you that he answered one of the questions, and just his experience is what really stood out for me. He has a lot to offer a lot of other pilots, and just his humbleness. And I thought, gosh, we need to get him to talk more because sometimes when you're humble, you don't like to be the center of attention. Yeah, and there are a lot of people hurting today from his family and friends to his co-workers and mosquito districts across the state. Neighbors here called 911 as the crash happened. We are told the same people who called also pulled Moore out of the helicopter and tried to help him before flames began to spread. Now, live out here, I want to show you, this is one of three radio towers that are out here on this property. This is what the tower would have looked like. They range in different heights. This is one of the ones that is still up. But again, the NTSB will be out here through the weekend trying to document everything and collect every piece of the wreckage that they can. Haley, back to you. Our thoughts are certainly with Ike Moore's family and his work family as well. I know this is a hard day for them. Kim, thank you.