What happened with the helicopter crash in New Jersey?

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Two helicopters collided midair near Hamilton Municipal Airport in New Jersey, resulting in one pilot dead and another critically injured. Both helicopters crashed behind a residence, with one catching fire. Local residents assisted the surviving pilot until emergency services arrived. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause, reviewing air traffic control communications and other evidence.

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Helicopters collide in New Jersey

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Cell phone video shows a helicopter spinning out of control before crashing
FAA confirms two helicopters collided above Hammonton airport near Philadelphia 14s
Only the pilots were on board both helicopters during the crash 22s
Local residents assisted an injured pilot until paramedics arrived 47s
Federal investigators are examining the cause of the collision 1m 15s

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5 hours ago

Helicopters collide in New Jersey

FAA states two helicopters collided just before noon Sunday above an airport in Hamilton, New Jersey near Philadelphia.

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5 hours ago

Helicopters collide in New Jersey

The helicopters crashed behind Caitlin Collins' house.

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5 hours ago

Helicopters collide in New Jersey

A red helicopter was on its side with a man inside who was breathing and looking around; Collins held his hand and reassured him until paramedics arrived.

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5 hours ago

Helicopters collide in New Jersey

Federal aviation investigators are examining the cause of the crash, reviewing air traffic control communications and all available evidence.

Helicopters collide above New Jersey, one pilot dead

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20 hours ago

Helicopters collide above New Jersey, one pilot dead

Cell phone video captured one helicopter plummeting from the sky just before noon; both aircraft crash-landed, with one going down in flames according to first responders.

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20 hours ago

Helicopters collide above New Jersey, one pilot dead

The scorched remains of one helicopter were found a few hundred feet from the other; the surviving pilot was aided by a nearby homeowner and was responsive before being taken to the hospital.

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20 hours ago

Helicopters collide above New Jersey, one pilot dead

The FAA confirmed each helicopter was operated by a single pilot when they collided near Hamilton Municipal Airport; the NTSB is investigating and a preliminary report is expected soon.

What happened with the helicopter crash in New Jersey?

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