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Pilot killed, 2 Pa. troopers hurt after plane, helicopter crash at Carlisle Airport
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Key Points:
- A midair collision occurred on August 19 at Carlisle Airport between a Cessna 150 airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter, resulting in the death of the airplane pilot and injuries to two state troopers.
- The troopers, Cpl. Bryce Korman and Trp. Jason Mills, were conducting a routine training exercise; both sustained minor injuries and were stabilized at Hershey Medical Center, with one expected to be released the same night.
- The helicopter lost its top and rear rotors in the crash, trapping the troopers inside, but rapid emergency response was credited with saving their lives.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the collision, while Harrisburg International Airport operations were unaffected.
- Carlisle Airport has experienced multiple crashes since 2019, with the most recent injury-related crash occurring in October 2020 during challenging wind conditions.
