BREAKING: Two helicopters collided and crashed in southern New Jersey, killing one person and sending another to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/UrqcB6AbHv
— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 28, 2025
The Fox News post you shared reports a breaking news story from today (December 28, 2025) about a tragic mid-air collision between two helicopters in Hammonton, Atlantic County, southern New Jersey.
### Key Details:
- The incident occurred around 12:25 p.m. local time near Hammonton Municipal Airport, in the area of Basin Road and White Horse Pike.
- The helicopters involved were an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C. Only the pilots were on board each aircraft (no passengers).
- One pilot was killed, and the other was critically injured with life-threatening injuries and taken to the hospital.
- One helicopter crashed and burst into flames, while the other went down in a nearby wooded area. Emergency crews extinguished the fire and conducted rescue operations.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause. The NTSB will lead the probe.
Multiple news outlets (including CNN, NBC, CBS Philadelphia, ABC7, and AP) have confirmed these details. Videos circulating online show thick smoke rising from the crash site and one helicopter appearing to spiral out of control before impact.
Reactions on X to the Fox News post include shock, prayers for those involved, and questions about how such a collision could happen in daylight. Mid-air helicopter collisions are rare but can occur in busy airspace near small airports due to factors like visibility issues or procedural errors—though the exact cause here is still under investigation.
This is a developing story, so updates may follow as more information emerges from authorities.
2 helicopters crash in NJ; one dead, one critically injured
Updated December 28, 2025 2:33pm EST
2 helicopters crash in NJ; one dead, one critically injured
One person was killed and another was critically injured after two helicopters crashed late Sunday morning in Hammonton. The Hammonton Police Department says officers received a call around 11:25 a.m. reporting an aviation crash involving two helicopters near the 100 block of Basin Road, in the area of White Horse Pike and Route 206.
HAMMONTON, N.J. - One person was killed and another was critically injured after two helicopters crashed late Sunday morning in Hammonton.
What we know:
The Hammonton Police Department says officers received a call around 11:25 a.m. reporting an aviation crash involving two helicopters near the 100 block of Basin Road, in the area of White Horse Pike and Route 206.
Police say both helicopters crash-landed, and one of the aircraft was engulfed in flames. Firefighters, police and EMS responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
Officials confirmed one fatality at the scene. A second person was located in the wreckage and was transported by EMS to a hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or details about what caused the crash. It is also unclear why the helicopters were operating in the area at the time of the incident.
Road closures and public safety
Police are asking residents and travelers to avoid Basin Road as emergency crews continue rescue and investigation operations. Officials say keeping the area clear will allow first responders to safely do their work.
Federal investigation underway
What's next:
The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it is investigating Sunday’s in-flight collision involving an Enstrom 280C helicopter and an Enstrom F-28A helicopter in Hammonton, New Jersey.
The NTSB announced the investigation in a post on social media and will work to determine what led to the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration is also involved in the investigation.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Hammonton Police Department.
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