Action News Helicopter Crashes New Jersey, Pilot Photographer Killed

News helicopter Chopper 6 crashes in New Jersey, killing pilot and photographer. FAA and NTSB to investigate. Stay away from crash site.

A tragic helicopter crash occurred in Burlington County, New Jersey on Tuesday night, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and an on-board photographer from the Action News team. The crash site, located in a wooded area of Wharton State Forest, is approximately 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia and is difficult to access due to heavy foliage. The victims' names have not been released, as families are still being notified.

The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be conducting an investigation. Additionally, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to arrive on the scene to further investigate the incident.

The crash has deeply impacted the ABC station, as the pilot and photographer had been long-standing members of the Action News team, working together for years. The Chopper 6 helicopter, a vital part of ABC's news-gathering operation, has been instrumental in providing aerial footage for various news stories, including weather and traffic updates.

The crash has prompted the public to stay away from certain roads in the area, as the investigation is ongoing. The remote location of the crash site and limited visibility have posed challenges for authorities conducting the investigation.

While fatalities due to helicopter crashes are rare, the risk of dying in a helicopter flight or non-commercial plane is still higher than the risk of dying in a commercial flight. Studies have shown that private planes are 200 times more deadly than commercial flights. Nonetheless, the exact cause of the Chopper 6 crash remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.