Posted on 12/28/2025 6:12:56 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Two helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed in South New Jersey, killing one person and critically injuring another, according to reports.
Harrowing video circulating on social media filmed from the parking lot of a Tractor Supply Co. store in Hammonton shows a large black plume of smoke in the distance as shocked onlookers reacted to the crash.
The collision happened just after noon Sunday at 100 Basin Road in Hammonton, less than three miles from Hammonton Airport, according to Atlantic County Fire and EMS radio traffic.
“We got one helicopter fully involved, I’m looking for the second one, I got another one in the woods down. Start extrication, we’re gonna need expedited response,” a dispatcher said in the scanner audio.
“We have two confirmed injuries,” said another voice in the audio.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash in a statement to The Post, and said only the two pilots were involved.
“An Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter collided in mid-air near Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey around 12:25 p.m. local time on Sunday, Dec. 28,” the FAA wrote.
“Only the pilots were on board each aircraft. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide further updates.”
Both helicopters are small aircraft that were manufactured decades ago.
Aerial photos of the wrecked choppers show one was badly charred in the crash, with all but the tail section reduced nearly to ash. The other helicopter appears to have had its tail sheared off and its cockpit crushed by the impact.
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100% chance the helicopter that caused this was not being piloted by a white guy
100%
that is a very rural area ... farmland ...
Already reported here:
Two helicopters have crashed in Hammonton, New Jersey
12/28/2025, 5:21:34 PM · by rdl6989 · 11 replies
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Yep.
True.
No control tower so aircraft are supposed to announce their intentions/locations to each other. The tapes will be interesting.
Quite.
Is there something about New Jersey pilots I don't know about?
Very close to where Rt 206 meets Rt 30 in Hammonton.
Nope. Just someone wanting to be first on their block to post something snarky to take advantage of a tragedy.
Good question.
You are an idiot.
You are an idiot.
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Aerial photos of the wrecked choppers show one was badly charred in the crash, with all but the tail section reduced nearly to ash.
How did the pilot of the white chopper survive at all? Prayers for recovery.
Will do!................
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