Helicopter vs Cessna Collision at Carlisle | Harrisburg News

A deadly mid-air collision at Carlisle Airport unfolded as a police helicopter and a Cessna both attempted to land on the same runway — with tragic consequences. The helicopter, carrying two troopers including an instructor, was told by the Cessna pilot to extend his downwind, but the airplane continued its approach unaware the helicopter had moved off the runway onto grass. When the Cessna pitched up and began climbing, its right wing clipped the helicopter, causing catastrophic damage. Both aircraft were mechanically sound, yet the sequence of miscommunication and positioning led to the death of doctor Paul Sokoloski and serious injuries to the troopers. The NTSB report zeroes in on how runway orientation and radio exchanges failed to prevent this preventable tragedy. 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/79c91b509077be76