Cessna vs Helicopter Crash at Carlisle | Amarillo News

A tragic mid-air collision at Carlisle Airport claimed the life of Cessna pilot Paul William Sokoloski, 57, when his plane struck a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter during a landing attempt. Two troopers on board survived with injuries. The NTSB is investigating whether visibility, mechanical failure, or pilot error contributed — noting both pilots were flight instructors and the airport lacks a control tower. The Cessna’s unusual approach and turn are under scrutiny, and while evidence suggests the pilot knew the helicopter was nearby, fault has not been assigned. The injured troopers are recovering, and investigators are analyzing wreckage and flight data to determine the full cause. 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/94c98449fd0bdf11