HAMMONTON, N.J. (WPVI) — One person is dead and another is critically injured after two helicopters collided in Hammonton, New Jersey.

It happened just after 11 a.m. Sunday near Basin Road and North White Horse Pike.

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport. Only the pilots were on board each aircraft.

Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly helicopter collision on Dec. 28, 2025.

Police say one person has died and another was taken to the hospital with critical life-threatening injuries.

Hammonton police urge residents and drivers to avoid Basin Road as the investigation continues.

An NTSB investigator is enroute to the scene. After the wreckage of both helicopters are documented, crews will then be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation, officials said.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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