SHAMONG, NJ – Two people are dead after a news helicopter returning from the Jersey Shore crashed in the Pine Barrens overnight.
A tragic helicopter crash occurred in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, resulting in the loss of two crew members from Chopper Six. The incident happened as the helicopter, which was returning from an assignment at the Jersey Shore, went down in Burlington County.
The New Jersey State Police are actively investigating the crash site. The victims, a pilot and a photographer, were last heard from while returning from an assignment in the Galloway Township, New Jersey area. The crash took place after 8 PM over the Wharton State Forest.
Chopper Six, an essential part of the 6abc Action News team, was a 2013 American Eurocopter AS 350, leased from U.S. Helicopters Incorporated based in North Carolina. U.S. Helicopters has a longstanding history with the station and has been integral to their news operations.
The helicopter crew’s contribution to news coverage, often providing crucial information and access to challenging locations, was invaluable. The loss has deeply affected the 6abc family and the wider community.