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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Article says crash occurred on one of the pilot’s properties and they were long-time friends. Classic way for private pilots to die is doing a flyby of their own homes.
You were 100% wrong.
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