Two Helicopters Collide Mid-Air in New Jersey, Killing One Pilot

Mid-Air Helicopter Collision

• 💥 Two helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday morning in Hammonton, New Jersey.
• 💔 The incident resulted in the death of one pilot and critically injured the other.
• 📍 The crash occurred around 11:25 AM in a field off Route 30 by Basin Road.

Witness Accounts

• 💬 Witnesses reported the helicopters were flying very close together, lower than expected.
• 😨 One witness saw one helicopter spiral out of control before crashing, stating, "It was just it's something no one should actually see in their lives."
• ✈️ The pilots had reportedly just taken off from the Hamilton Municipal Airport and were regulars at the airport cafe.

Investigation Underway

• 🔍 The FAA is on the scene investigating the cause of the collision.
• 🚁 The NTSB is expected to join the investigation first thing Monday morning.
• ✈️ Both pilots involved are reported to be from the tri-state area, but have not yet been identified.