Midair Helicopter Crash in New Jersey Kills One, Injures Another

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A tragic midair collision between two helicopters in southern New Jersey has resulted in one fatality and another person injured. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Enstrom F-28A and the Enstrom 280C helicopters collided near Hammonton Municipal Airport at around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday. Both aircrafts had only the pilots aboard when the collision occurred.

Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel informed the Associated Press that emergency crews managed to extinguish the flames that had engulfed one of the helicopters. The helicopter collides with a field in Hammonton, situated approximately 56 kilometres away from Philadelphia. According to Hammonton Fire Department Chief Sean Macri, both victims were immediately airlifted to a trauma centre.

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to lead the investigation, as confirmed by the FAA. This area, part of Atlantic County, is close to the New Jersey Pine Barrens, a large forest region. In response to the incident, the Hammonton Fire Department has urged bystanders to stay away while emergency responders continue their work, reported CNN.

Key Takeaways:

• Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and another person injured.
• Emergency services extinguished the fire from one helicopter; both pilots were involved in the collision.
• The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash's cause.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-12-29