Cessna vs Helicopter Collision at Carlisle | Chattanooga News

A heart-wrenching collision unfolded Wednesday evening at Carlisle Airport when a Cessna and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crashed during a training exercise, killing the pilot and injuring two troopers. Witnesses described a deafening, violent impact as the small plane veered sharply into the hovering chopper, flipping it into wreckage. First responders rushed to save the trapped officers, who are expected to recover. The NTSB and FAA are now investigating, reviewing footage to determine what went wrong — all while honoring the fallen pilot and supporting the injured troopers and their families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2f18c37b29d2f91