Mid-Air Collision Near Carlisle Airport | Harrisburg News

A deadly mid-air collision near Carlisle Airport on August 19th claimed the life of Cessna pilot Paul Sokoloski, 57, while seriously injuring two Pennsylvania State Police troopers aboard the helicopter. The crash, occurring at 6:52 PM, followed a critical miscommunication — the pilot ignored instructions to extend his landing pattern. Video footage reveals erratic, low-altitude maneuvers before impact. Though both aircraft were destroyed, no mechanical failure was found. The NTSB is now analyzing wreckage and flight data to determine the exact cause of this tragic accident. 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/f06f8f340cdfc2be