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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and training plane collide at Carlisle Airport

A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 collided at the Carlisle Airport on Wednesday evening, resulting in the death of the plane's pilot. The incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. while the Cessna was performing a training exercise.

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Why It Matters

The collision resulted in a fatality and the destruction of a training aircraft, triggering a formal investigation by federal authorities into the cause of the crash.

Key Facts

  • A mid-air collision occurred between a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 at Carlisle Airport.
  • The collision took place on Wednesday evening at approximately 6:50 p.m.
  • The pilot of the Cessna 150 was killed in the crash.
  • The Cessna 150 was conducting a training exercise at the time of the collision.
  • Two Pennsylvania State Police officers were aboard the helicopter and survived the crash.
  • The helicopter pilots were trapped following the crash and escaped through a window.
  • The NTSB and FAA are leading the investigation into the incident.

Who's Mentioned

personJosh Shapiro“Governor of Pennsylvania who issued a statement regarding the incident.”personGeorge Bivens“Acting state police commissioner who provided details on the crash.”locationCarlisle Airport“Site of the collision.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Lead agency for the investigation.”organizationPennsylvania State Police“Operated the helicopter involved in the collision.”otherCessna 150“The aircraft involved in the collision.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Agency assisting in the investigation.”