Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter and Cessna Collide, Killing One Pilot

Aviation Safety and Incident Oversight·Latest event August 20, 2026

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Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter and Cessna Collide, Killing One Pilot

The collision involved a Cessna 150 airplane and a state police helicopter at Carlisle Airport in central Pennsylvania. The pilot of the small plane died in the crash. Two state troopers aboard the helicopter sustained injuries. Federal investigators are expected to examine the circumstances of the midair collision to determine the cause. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety protocols for shared airspace near regional airports.

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Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, small plane collide in midair, killing 1 and injuring 2 state troopers

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