HAMMONTON, N.J. (AP) — A midair collision between two helicopters in New Jersey resulted in one fatality and one pilot sustaining critical injuries. According to Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel, emergency responders were alerted to the accident around 11:25 a.m. on a recent Sunday. Fire crews acted swiftly to put out flames engulfing one of the aircraft involved. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) later confirmed that the crash involved an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, with only the pilots aboard each craft. Eyewitness footage showed one helicopter spinning rapidly downwards prior to impact. Hammonton, with a population of approximately 15,000, is located in Atlantic County, around 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia, known for its agricultural history and proximity to the expansive Pine Barrens wilderness. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have begun their investigation into the tragic incident.
Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Claims One Life
Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Claims One Life
Authorities report a fatal midair helicopter collision near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury.
A tragic midair collision between two helicopters over Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey left one pilot dead and another critically injured. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. on a Sunday. Witnesses at the scene captured video of one helicopter spiraling downwards as rescue teams responded to extinguish the flames from the wreckage.
