
Two people are dead after two helicopters crashed late Sunday morning in Hammonton, New Jersey. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Police received calls at 11:25 a.m. ET about an “aviation crash between two helicopters,” with both of the aircraft crash-landing, according to a spokesperson from Hammonton’s municipal government. One of the helicopters was engulfed in flames after the crash, the spokesperson said.
Main Idea: The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate a midair collision between two helicopters in New Jersey that killed two pilots.
Key Points:
The crash raises safety concerns for people near small airports and could lead to tighter FAA and NTSB reviews, more delays, and higher costs for helicopter users.
NTSB investigation may help identify what went wrong and improve future flight safety for pilots, passengers, and nearby communities.
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