Investigators probe a dramatic midair crash as a landing plane hits hovering police helicopter
Summary
Investigators are examining a midair collision in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between a small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter. The crash killed the small plane’s pilot and injured two state troopers. Officials are trying to find out why the plane veered off course and hit the hovering helicopter during a training exercise.Key Facts
- The crash happened at a rural airport in Carlisle, PA, about 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
- A small plane (Cessna 150) was landing when it hit the tail of a hovering police helicopter (Bell 407).
- The small plane’s pilot, Paul William Sokoloski, 57, died in the crash.
- Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured but survived.
- Both pilots involved were flight instructors.
- There was no traffic control tower at the airport; pilots communicate using a shared radio frequency.
- Investigators say the Cessna pilot knew the helicopter was hovering nearby before the crash.
- Officials are studying the plane, helicopter, pilot actions, and conditions to determine the cause, including possible mechanical issues or visual obstacles.
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