Athens wildfire sparks aerial firefighting after helicopter collision
Firefighters near Athens battled a wildfire using water-dropping planes after a helicopter collision, with authorities deploying airborne resources to help contain the flames.
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Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
Two pilots died after their helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey, shortly after takeoff, with witnesses describing the aircraft flying unusually close together before the crash. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
Two pilots died after their helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey, shortly after takeoff, with witnesses describing the aircraft flying unusually close together before the crash. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Two Pilots Killed in Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
Two helicopter pilots, Michael Greenberg and Kenneth L. Kirsch, died after their helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, likely due to flying too close together shortly after departure, prompting an investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Results in One Death and One Injury
Two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury, prompting an investigation by authorities and the NTSB.
Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey Results in One Death and One Injury
A mid-air collision between two helicopters in Hammonton, New Jersey, resulted in one death and critical injuries to another person, with the FAA launching an investigation into the incident.
Two Helicopters Collide in New Jersey, One Killed and One Injured
A midair collision between two helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulted in one death and one critical injury, with investigations ongoing by authorities including the NTSB.
Two Helicopters Collide in New Jersey, One Killed and One Injured
A midair collision between two helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulted in one death and one critical injury, with investigations ongoing by authorities including the NTSB.
Fatal Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
A mid-air collision between two helicopters in Hammonton, New Jersey, resulted in at least one death and one injury, prompting an emergency response and ongoing investigation.
"Intense West Nile Threat Prompts Aerial Spraying in Yolo County"
Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly made hateful threats and attempted to run over a group of people at a park in Rancho Cordova, California. The man, identified as Robert Steven Avery, is considered armed and dangerous. In another incident, two firefighting helicopters collided in Riverside County, resulting in the deaths of three people. The crash occurred while the helicopters were responding to a vegetation fire. Additionally, Yolo County is experiencing increased West Nile virus activity, and there is a high risk of wildfires across the Central Valley due to hot and dry conditions.
Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Firefighting Helicopter Crews in Southern California
Three people, including a contracted pilot, a CalFire division chief, and a CalFire captain, were killed when two helicopters collided while battling the Broadway Fire in Cabazon, Southern California. The fire, which started after a structure fire spread to nearby vegetation, was quickly contained. A second fire ignited by the crash has been extinguished. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident, marking the first deaths of California's 2023 fire season.