Helicopter Crash Kills 1 in Hammonton, NJ
- One person died and another is in critical condition following a mid-air collision of two helicopters in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday.
- According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the helicopters involved were an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C.
- The Hammonton police Department reported that one of the helicopters was "engulfed in flames" upon impact.
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Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey: One Fatality, Investigation Underway
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What Happened?
One person died and another is in critical condition following a mid-air collision of two helicopters in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday. The crash occurred just before 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of Basin road and White Horse Pike in Atlantic County.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the helicopters involved were an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C. Both aircraft were occupied by only their respective pilots at the time of the collision.
The Hammonton police Department reported that one of the helicopters was “engulfed in flames” upon impact. Multiple agencies, including the Hammonton Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, responded to the scene.
The Investigation
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the crash. The NTSB is specifically investigating an “inflight collision.”
The NTSB stated that once the wreckage is thoroughly documented at the crash site, the aircraft will be transported to a secure facility for further examination. A preliminary incident report is expected to be published by the FAA within the next business day.
Enstrom Helicopters: Background
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is a manufacturer of light-single engine helicopters. The Enstrom F-28 and 280 models are commonly used for flight training, personal use, and law enforcement.
| Model | Type | Seating Capacity | Typical Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| enstrom F-28A | Light single-Engine Helicopter | 1-2 | Flight Training, Personal Use |
| Enstrom 280C |