BREAKING: One person has tragically died and another is in critical condition following a mid-air collision of two helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey, earlier today. The incident occurred just before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday as authorities confirmed the helicopters crash-landed close to Basin Road and White Horse Pike in Atlantic County.
According to the Hammonton Police Department, the two helicopters involved in the crash were an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C. Eyewitness reports indicate that one of the helicopters was “engulfed in flames” after the collision. Both helicopters were occupied solely by their pilots at the time of the crash, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Emergency responders, including the Hammonton Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, quickly arrived on the scene. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as crews continue their efforts to manage the situation. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be conducting a thorough investigation into the crash, with a preliminary incident report expected to be released within the next business day.
This incident marks a tragic day for the community, as first responders work diligently to assist those affected. The investigation will seek to uncover the circumstances leading to this deadly accident, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Stay tuned for further developments on this story as it unfolds.
