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Midair Helicopter Collision Near Hammonton Airport Kills One, Critically Injures Another

The NTSB now leads the investigation into the Enstrom helicopters involved.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 11:25 a.m. near Basin Road by White Horse Pike and Route 206 in Hammonton, New Jersey.
  • The FAA said an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C collided and that only the pilots were on board.
  • One helicopter burned after crashing and the other came down in a wooded field as firefighters extinguished flames and crews extricated a victim.
  • Authorities confirmed one fatality and said the second pilot was hospitalized in critical condition as roads were closed and the public was urged to avoid the area.
  • Federal investigators are collecting flight data and videos, an FAA preliminary report is expected next business day, and local media reported one tail number (N280MG) registered to M&M Charter.