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

A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near Carlisle Airport on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot and injuries to two state troopers. The police helicopter was training when the Cessna, for an unknown reason, veered and struck the helicopter from the rear, causing a violent crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the incident.

• A midair collision occurred between a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane.
• The incident took place near Carlisle Airport in central Pennsylvania around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday.
• The pilot of the small airplane died in the crash.
• Two state troopers on board the helicopter were injured but are expected to recover.
• The police helicopter was conducting routine training at the time of the collision.
• The circumstances leading to the collision are under investigation by the NTSB and FAA.