Coverage of a disaster turned to disaster when CTV cameraman Hugh Haugland and his pilot were killed in a helicopter crash in rural Quebec. The pair were covering the aftermath of a tornado that went through the region. The chopper went down about 240 kilometers northwest of Montreal, killing both men.

Haugland, 44, was the son of CTV anchor Bill Haugland who retired in 2006. His pilot, veteran aviator Roger Belanger, was in his 60s.

In a statement, network CEO Ivan Fecan offered sympathies to the families of both men. ‘Hugh has been part of the CTV family for many years. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Hugh’s family, loved ones, friends and colleagues at CTV Montreal,’ said Fecan.

A probe has reportedly been launched to determine the cause of the crash.