Two helicopters crash midair in US, one pilot killed

One person has been killed and another critically injured when two helicopters collided midair in New Jersey on Sunday. Police said they received a rescue call for an aviation crash at around 11:25 a.m.

Reports indicate an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C collided over Hammonton Municipal Airport. One pilot from the two aircraft died, while the other suffered critical injuries and is being treated in the hospital. Witnesses said both helicopters took off before one started spiraling quickly toward the ground, followed by the other. Police and fire crews later put out flames that engulfed one of the helicopters.

Hammonton Municipal Airport (FAA LID: N81) is a public airport situated about three nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) northeast of Hammonton’s downtown in Atlantic County, New Jersey. 

Aircraft Information:

Owner / Operator: M&M Charter LLC
Aircraft: Enstrom 280C Shark
Registration: N280MG
Serial Number: 1135Engine: Lycoming HIO-360-E1AD
First Flew: 1978
Age: 47 Years

Aircraft Information:

Owner / Operator: Private
Aircraft: Enstrom F-28
Registration: N520H
Serial Number: 325Engine: Lycoming HIO-360-A1A
First Flew: 1975
Age: 50 Years

We’re keeping the family and friends of the deceased in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time.