Hammonton Midair Helicopter Collision Kills Two Pilots
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Hammonton, N.J. responders extinguished flames after two helicopters collided midair Sunday near Hammonton Municipal Airport, killing one pilot and later another, and critically injuring a victim initially transported to hospital, according to local officials, the FAA and the NTSB, which opened an investigation. The aircraft were identified as an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C; authorities reported the collision occurred about 11:25 a.m. Video and scanner traffic showed one helicopter spiraling before impact and one aircraft engulfed in flames, as emergency crews searched the area and moved victims to trauma centers promptly. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 11 original reports from vinnews.com, Hindustan Times, 2 News Nevada, Bangor Daily News, Hartfort Courant, PBS.org, The Spokesman Review, Asian News International (ANI), Deccan Chronicle, ABC7 Chicago and 7 News Miami.
Timeline of Events
- Pilots reportedly stopped at a local café then took off from Hammonton Municipal Airport.
- About 11:25 a.m. Sunday, an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C collided midair over Hammonton.
- One helicopter burst into flames and both crashed in a nearby field; responders extinguished fires.
- Initial reports indicated one fatality and one critical injury; later updates confirmed two pilot deaths.
- FAA and NTSB opened formal investigations while emergency crews secured the scene and transported victims.
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Aviation regulators and investigators immediately gained access to crash evidence and eyewitness accounts, enabling faster analysis and potential safety recommendations to reduce future accidents.
The pilots' families, local residents, and first responders suffered loss, trauma, and disruption while the community confronted emergency operations and investigations.
After reading and researching latest news.... Federal reports indicate a midair collision between two Enstrom helicopters near Hammonton Municipal Airport at about 11:25 a.m., resulting in two pilot fatalities and evacuations; the FAA and NTSB have opened investigations to determine causation from flight operations and possible mechanical or procedural factors.
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