A pilot and news photographer were killed in a horrific helicopter crash in New Jersey last night.
The crew was aboard ABC Action News’ Chopper 6 when it crashed in a wooded area of Burlington County.
It is currently unclear what caused the devastating crash.
The helicopter is believed to have crashed near Quaker Bridge Atsion Road and Mullica Hill Road in Washington Township around 8 p.m. It was last in the air over Wharton State Forest when it crashed.
Another news helicopter captured images of the crash site, which is extremely difficult to access because it is deep in the forest.
An Action News helicopter carrying a news crew pilot and a photographer crashed in New Jersey (File Image)
Another news helicopter captured images of the crash site (photo), which is extremely difficult to access because it is deep in the forest
It is currently unclear what caused the devastating crash. In the photo: police investigating the scene
New Jersey State Police rushed to the crash site to seal it off and the Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation.
Those involved in the crash have not yet been identified, but ABC affiliate WPVI reports they have a “long history” with the station and have worked there for several years.
6abc is reportedly leasing the 2013 American Eurocopter AS-350 A-Star helicopter from US Helicopters Inc. in North Carolina.
US Helicopters Inc. has contacted the families of those involved in the crash.
Chopper 6 is used by the news team to access areas that are difficult to reach on site.
It helps collect news such as weather and aerial footage after incidents on the road.
It comes just over a year after two WBTV employees in Charlotte, North Carolina, died in a horrific helicopter crash.
Meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag were found dead after the helicopter they were traveling in crashed along Interstate 77.
