A news helicopter crashed in New Jersey on Tuesday night, killing the pilot and camera operator on board. The crew worked for 6ABC News in Philadelphia and were returning from an assignment flying over the Jersey Shore.

The chopper crashed after 8 p.m., landing in Wharton State Forest in Washington Township. The cause of the crash in Burlington County is being investigated. 6ABC News said the crew were veterans of its news team; it has delayed releasing their names until all family members are notified.