Two helicopters collided in Hammonton, NJ, resulting in one fatality and another person critically injured. FlightRadar data suggests the crash occurred near Hammonton Municipal Airport in Atlantic County. Emergency responders are on the scene, with reports indicating the incident took place on Basin Road, as confirmed by Hammonton Police Department.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, an Enstrom F-28A and Enstrom 280C helicopter collided mid-air near Hammonton Municipal Airport at approximately 12:25 p.m. local time, with only the pilots aboard each aircraft. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel stated that rescue teams were dispatched following reports of an aviation crash around 11:25 a.m., where one helicopter was seen engulfed in flames.
Tragically, one individual lost their life, while another was rushed to a nearby hospital with severe injuries. Both the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have been informed and will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Social media videos captured one of the helicopters spiraling out of control before the crash.
Preliminary reports indicate that the collision occurred close to Hammonton Municipal Airport in Atlantic County just before noon, near Basin Rd and North White Horse Pike. Footage shared online depicts smoke billowing from the crash site, highlighting the severity of the incident.