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The Carlisle Cessna-police helicopter collision

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A Cessna 150 struck a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 at Carlisle Regional Airport, killing emergency physician Paul Sokalowski and injuring two troopers. The NTSB investigation and the collision’s immediate response and aftermath remain unresolved in the available report.

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    1. Update 1Cessna Veers Into Hovering Police Helicopter at Carlisle, Killing ER Doctor

    The story so far

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      Cessna Veers Into Hovering Police Helicopter at Carlisle, Killing ER Doctor

      A landing Cessna veered into a hovering State Police helicopter at Carlisle Airport, killing ER doctor Paul Sokoloski and injuring two troopers. Investigators say there is no immediate explanation.

      Still open after this report

      • No verified cause for why the Cessna veered while landing.
      • No public account yet of final communications, cockpit actions, or mechanical condition beyond recovery of data.

    History

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    Who's involved

    People

    • Josh ShapiroAmerican politician (born 1973)1 report

    Places

    • Carlisle Airport (N94)228 Petersburg Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013, USA1 report
    • ClaytonClayton, DE, USA1 report
    • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033, USA1 report

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