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Horrifying moment plane, helicopter collide in deadly midair crash: video
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A small plane collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot and minor injuries to the two troopers aboard the helicopter.
- The helicopter was performing a “hover taxi” maneuver near a runway when the Cessna 150 veered sharply and struck the helicopter’s rear tail rotor and main rotor, causing a violent crash.
- The pilot of the plane, Paul Sokoloski, a 57-year-old emergency room doctor, died at the scene, while the troopers survived with minor injuries.
- Investigators noted both aircraft crews were in radio communication and aware of each other’s presence, but the reason for the plane’s sudden erratic maneuver remains under investigation.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed relief that the crash was not more severe, emphasizing the fortunate outcome for the state police personnel involved.
