Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter Collision Kills Pilot Sokolosi

Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter Collision Kills Pilot Sokolosi

Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that a midair collision between a Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150 near Carlisle Airport on 19 August killed pilot Dr. Paul William Sokolosi, while the two police pilots survived with injuries, officials said on 21 August.

The crash occurred during a training exercise, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Earlier reports indicated that two state troopers were injured in the collision and that the Cessna pilot had died.

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Pennsylvania State Police Governor Josh Shapiro National Transportation Safety Board Federal Aviation Administration

Locations

Carlisle Airport Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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August 21, 2026
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Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collides with Cessna, killing pilot Dr. Paul Sokolosi
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collides with Cessna, killing pilot Dr. Paul Sokolosi

New York Post • 21 Aug 03:57

A midair collision between a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 near Carlisle airport resulted in the death of pilot Dr. Paul William Sokolosi, while the two police pilots survived with injuries.

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August 20, 2026
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One killed and two state police pilots injured in Pennsylvania midair collision
One killed and two state police pilots injured in Pennsylvania midair collision

CBS News • 20 Aug 10:09

A Cessna 150 and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter collided at Carlisle Airport, killing the Cessna pilot and injuring both helicopter pilots.

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Pilot killed and two state troopers injured in midair collision at Carlisle Airport
Pilot killed and two state troopers injured in midair collision at Carlisle Airport

WGAL • 20 Aug 09:36

A Cessna 150 and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter collided during a training exercise at Carlisle Airport, killing the airplane pilot and injuring two troopers, officials said.

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Midair collision at Carlisle Airport kills pilot, injures two state troopers
Midair collision at Carlisle Airport kills pilot, injures two state troopers

6abc Philadelphia • 20 Aug 03:34

A small Cessna and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided near Carlisle Regional Airport, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two troopers, while federal investigators examine the cause.

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Governor Shapiro heads to Carlisle after midair collision involving state police aircraft
Governor Shapiro heads to Carlisle after midair collision involving state police aircraft

wtae.com • 20 Aug 02:07

A Cessna 150 and a Bell 407 helicopter collided near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, prompting Governor Josh Shapiro to travel to the scene and officials to hold a press conference.

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Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter and Cessna Plane Crash Near Carlisle Airport
Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter and Cessna Plane Crash Near Carlisle Airport

6abc Philadelphia • 20 Aug 00:55

A Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter collided with a Cessna 150 near Carlisle Airport on Wednesday evening, prompting an investigation by the NTSB and FAA.

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