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Two Helicopters Collide Near Hammonton; Two Fatalities Confirmed

PUBLISHED Dec 28, 2025, 1:07 PM ET

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Two Helicopters Collide Near Hammonton; Two Fatalities Confirmed

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HAMMONTON, N.J. — Two helicopters collided in midair near Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday at about 11:25 a.m., police and federal officials said. Emergency crews extinguished flames after both Enstrom helicopters crashed in a field near 100 Basin Road, and responders extricated and transported victims to hospitals. Federal Aviation Administration officials described the event as a midair collision; the National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation. Local officials and eyewitnesses provided video and scanner reports to authorities. Initial reports indicated one fatality and one critically injured person; officials later confirmed both pilots died. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

About 11:25 a.m. Sunday: Two Enstrom helicopters collide near Hammonton Municipal Airport.
Emergency personnel extinguish fires and extricate occupants at the crash site.
Initial local reports indicate one fatality and one critically injured person transported to hospital.
FAA characterizes the event as a midair collision; NTSB opens an investigation.
Subsequent updates confirm both pilots died; investigations continue to determine causes.

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Who Benefited

Aviation investigators and regulators benefit from data and evidence to improve safety procedures and inform potential regulatory or procedural changes.

Who Impacted

The pilots' families suffered the loss of loved ones; local residents and eyewitnesses experienced trauma and nearby airport operations faced temporary disruption.