Aviation News – At least one person was killed and another critically injured after two helicopters collided mid-air near Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey on Sunday, according to U.S. aviation authorities. The crash occurred at approximately 12:25 p.m. local time, prompting an immediate emergency response and raising renewed concerns about airspace safety around small regional airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that An Enstrom F-28A, N520H, and an Enstrom 280C Shark, N280MG helicopters were involved in the mid-air collision near the airport, located in Atlantic County. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation, with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) expected to examine flight paths, communications, and weather conditions at the time of the incident.
The Enstrom 280C is a light piston-powered helicopter commonly used for training, private operations, and utility flights. Mid-air collisions are rare but often severe due to limited reaction time and low-altitude operating environments, particularly around uncontrolled or lightly controlled airports where multiple aircraft may operate simultaneously.
