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

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

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New York Post • 21 août 03h57

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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CBS News • 20 août 10h09

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WGAL • 20 août 09h36

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6abc Philadelphia • 20 août 03h34

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Aircraft crash involving state police reported in Carlisle, Pa.
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wtae.com • 20 août 02h07

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6abc Philadelphia • 20 août 00h55

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