Fatal helicopter crash in Hammonton, NJ
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in Hammonton, New Jersey, where two helicopters collided resulting in one fatality and another person in critical condition. The collision took place near Basin Road and White Horse Pike, involving an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C helicopter. Only the pilots were on board both aircrafts at the time of the mid-air collision. The Hammonton Police Department reported that one of the helicopters caught fire after the crash. Emergency responders, including the Hammonton Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, quickly arrived at the scene to assist. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are conducting investigations into the incident, focusing on aspects such as the pilots, the aircraft, and the operating environment. A preliminary report by the NTSB is anticipated within 30 days. Meanwhile, authorities urge the public to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to carry out their response effectively. Amid this tragedy, neighbors, like Caitlyn Collins, showed remarkable courage by providing aid to the surviving pilot until first responders arrived.
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