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Helicopter Collision Near NJ Airport Leaves One Dead

12/29/2025

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Helicopter Collision Investigation

Two helicopters collided midair around 11:25 a.m. on December 28, 2025, near Hammonton Municipal Airport, New Jersey, killing one pilot and leaving another in critical condition.
The aircraft were Enstrom F-28A and Enstrom 280C that had just departed from Hammonton Municipal Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating pilot communications and visibility conditions, with preliminary reports expected within 30 days.

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Caitlyn Collins Assists

A second pilot, Kenneth Kirsch, died following the December 28 helicopter collision in Hammonton, New Jersey.
Michael Greenberg, 71, also died at the scene.
Witnesses reported the helicopters flew closely before the 11:25 a.m. incident near a farm field.
Local resident Caitlyn Collins attempted to assist Kirsch after the crash.
Authorities are investigating the crash with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) involved.

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Historical Context

The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 established the Federal Aviation Agency, later known as the FAA, to enhance aviation safety following a series of tragic incidents, including the 1956 Grand Canyon collision that killed 128. This act transferred regulatory powers from the Civil Aeronautics Authority, reflecting the growing need for modernized air traffic control amid increasing air travel, as highlighted by recent midair collisions in New Jersey.

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Helicopter Collision Investigation

Two helicopters collided midair around 11:25 a.m. on December 28, 2025, near Hammonton Municipal Airport, New Jersey, killing one pilot and leaving another in critical condition.
The aircraft were Enstrom F-28A and Enstrom 280C that had just departed from Hammonton Municipal Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating pilot communications and visibility conditions, with preliminary reports expected within 30 days.

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