What Happened
Tragedy Strikes in Hammonton as Pilots Collide in Midair
Two helicopter pilots were killed in a midair collision near Hammonton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey on December 28, 2025. The accident occurred when the two helicopters, an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C, collided in midair and crashed in a field. The pilots, Michael Greenberg and Kenneth L. Kirsch, were identified as regulars at an airport cafe before the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident, which is believed to have occurred shortly after the pilots departed for breakfast together. The accident is a tragic reminder of the risks involved in aviation and the importance of prioritizing pilot safety.