Video captures plane-helicopter crash that killed US pilot

A small plane crashed into a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Airport, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers. Newly released video shows the moment of the collision on August 19 evening. The aircraft involved were a Cessna 150 and a Bell 407 helicopter, both taking part in a training exercise.

The helicopter was hovering near the runway when the Cessna approached from behind, veering to the right and striking the helicopter from the rear in a violent crash. The pilot, Dr. Paul Sokoloski, 57, was killed, while two troopers, Cpl. Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, survived and were taken to a medical center in stable condition.

The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, examining the wreckage, flight paths, pilot communications, aircraft condition, and the sudden change in direction of the Cessna. The lack of an air traffic control tower at Carlisle Airport, where pilots coordinate using a shared radio frequency, may be a crucial factor.