"Two helicopters collided over New Jersey on Sunday, killing one pilot and sending another to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, officials said. The collision happened around 11:25 a.m. near New Jersey's Hammonton Municipal Airport, about 35 miles south of Philadelphia, PA, according to Fox News. The Daily Mail reported that the crash involved an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C."
"Eyewitness footage published by The Daily Mail showed one of the helicopters spinning out of control before crashing to the ground. One of the choppers was reportedly engulfed in flames, sending thick, black smoke skyward. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said only the pilots were onboard the aircrafts. My heart is with those impacted and their families. My office is in contact with the NTSB and requesting more information about the details of this tragedy."
Two helicopters collided near Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey around 11:25 a.m., killing one pilot and critically injuring the other with life-threatening wounds. The aircraft involved were identified as an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C. Eyewitness footage showed one helicopter spinning out of control before crashing, and one chopper was reportedly engulfed in flames with thick black smoke rising. Only the pilots were onboard both aircraft. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker described the reports as horrifying and tragic, expressed condolences to affected families, and said his office is contacting the NTSB for more information.
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