One Dead, Two Troopers Injured In Midair Collision
A fatal midair collision took place near Carlisle Airport on Wednesday evening, August 19, claiming the life of a pilot and injuring two Pennsylvania State Police troopers. The crash occurred when a Cessna 150 airplane, engaged in a training exercise, approached a hovering Bell 407 helicopter from behind and struck its tail rotor.
The Cessna subsequently crashed, shattering into several pieces while the pilot tragically lost his life. Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Col. George Bivens characterized the collision as "very violent" due to the helicopter losing its blades and tail boom before plummeting to the ground. Troopers Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, trapped inside the helicopter, managed to escape with minor injuries and are currently in stable condition at Hershey Medical Center.
Governor Josh Shapiro praised the swift response of emergency personnel, stating, "Tonight could have been much worse." The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the incident, reviewing communications and securing video evidence, as the cause of the collision remains under scrutiny.
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