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'Violent crash': What we know about deadly plane vs. helicopter crash at Carlisle Regional Airport
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- A fatal midair collision occurred Wednesday night at Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania involving a small Cessna 150 plane and a Pennsylvania state police helicopter, resulting in the death of the plane's pilot and injuries to two state troopers.
- The helicopter crew was conducting routine training exercises when the Cessna veered right at the last moment and struck the helicopter's rear, causing it to crash inverted; both troopers were trapped but escaped with minor injuries.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash, reviewing video, photographs, and radio communications since the airport lacks an air traffic control tower.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed gratitude for the troopers' service, confirmed their stable condition, and requested expedited FAA response to aid the investigation.
- The pilot of the Cessna has not been identified pending notification of next of kin, and authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
