HAMMONTON, N.J. — A tragic midair collision between two helicopters occurred on Sunday morning in Hammonton, N.J., resulting in one pilot's death and another suffering critical injuries. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:25 a.m., prompting immediate rescue operations. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel reported that police and fire crews were quick to extinguish the flames that engulfed one of the helicopters, highlighting the severity of the crash.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash involved an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, both of which had only the pilots onboard at the time. Eyewitness video from the scene illustrated the dramatic moment one of the helicopters spun rapidly before plummeting to the ground.
The small town of Hammonton, with a population of around 15,000, is situated in Atlantic County, located in the southern region of New Jersey, approximately 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. It is known for its agricultural roots and proximity to the Pine Barrens, a vast wilderness area comprising over 1 million acres.
Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, as they work to provide answers to the ongoing tragedy.}
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash involved an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, both of which had only the pilots onboard at the time. Eyewitness video from the scene illustrated the dramatic moment one of the helicopters spun rapidly before plummeting to the ground.
The small town of Hammonton, with a population of around 15,000, is situated in Atlantic County, located in the southern region of New Jersey, approximately 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. It is known for its agricultural roots and proximity to the Pine Barrens, a vast wilderness area comprising over 1 million acres.
Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, as they work to provide answers to the ongoing tragedy.}
