Fatal Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning when two helicopters collided mid-air near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual gravely injured. The crash happened near Basin Road and White Horse Pike in Atlantic County.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the incident involved two helicopters: an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C. The collision happened in close proximity to Hammonton Municipal Airport. Each helicopter had a single pilot aboard.

Hammonton Police reported that one of the helicopters was completely engulfed in flames post-collision. The accident saw an immediate response from several local and regional agencies, including the Hammonton Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

An investigation into the tragic event will be jointly conducted by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The FAA has stated that a preliminary report regarding the collision will be available the next business day.

To ensure the safety of ongoing emergency operations, officials have requested that the public steer clear of the crash site as response teams continue their work.