New Jersey Helicopter Midair Collision: Analysis and Aviation Safety Concerns
On Sunday, two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The aircraft involved were an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, with only the pilots on board each. Emergency responders transported both victims to a trauma center, but one was in possible cardiac arrest. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation, while local officials, including Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, have expressed their condolences and offered support.
John Q. Hosedrinker