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Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision Near Hammonton, N.J.

Federal investigators have taken charge of the case, moving the wreckage for examination with a preliminary report expected within about 30 days.

Overview

  • An Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C collided around 11:25 a.m. near Hammonton Municipal Airport, and only the pilots were aboard.
  • Authorities identified the victims as Michael Greenberg, 71, who died at the scene, and Kenneth L. Kirsch, 65, who died at Cooper University Hospital.
  • Witness video showed a helicopter descending in a spin and one aircraft burning after impact, with a debris field roughly the length of a football field.
  • The NTSB is leading the investigation, collecting communications and maintenance records and witness accounts as the wreckage is transferred to a secure facility.
  • Local officials urged the public to avoid sharing unverified or AI-generated images as the community cooperates with federal investigators.