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Pennsylvania air crash: Small plane collides with police helicopter, killing one and injuring two

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • A mid-air collision between a small plane and a police helicopter occurred near Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania.
  • The crash resulted in one fatality, the pilot of the small plane, and two injured police officers aboard the helicopter.
  • Both aircraft crashed around 7:50 p.m. local time, and an investigation into the cause is underway.

A collision between a small aircraft and a police helicopter near Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania has resulted in one death and two injuries. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The pilot of the two-seater Cessna 150 was killed instantly. The two injured individuals were identified as Sergeant Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, both pilots with the Pennsylvania State Police aviation unit. They were aboard a police Bell 407 helicopter and have been hospitalized, with authorities expecting their recovery.

State Police Deputy Commissioner George Bivens stated that the helicopter crew was conducting routine training exercises near the airport runway when the Cessna approached the area. The small plane attempted to swerve right at the last moment to avoid a collision but struck the rear of the helicopter. Both aircraft subsequently crashed to the ground.

Bivens described the event as a "very violent accident." The helicopter occupants were initially trapped, but Corman managed to break a window and rescue Mills, who sustained more serious injuries. Authorities praised the medical personnel and emergency responders for their swift actions, noting that the situation could have been far more tragic. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact reasons for the collision.

very violent accident

— George BivensThe Deputy Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police described the mid-air collision.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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