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Airplane Pilot Dies in Collision with Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter Near Carlisle Airport

Airplane Pilot Dies in Collision with Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter Near Carlisle Airport

An airplane pilot was killed in a violent collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway at a small airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on Wednesday, approximately 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia. According to Lt. Col. George Bivens, the state’s acting police commissioner, the plane was approaching the runway and veered into the helicopter, which was near the ground. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash, which they described as a midair collision, though state police did not confirm if the plane was airborne at the time. The involved aircraft were a Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150, a two-seat trainer aircraft. The helicopter lost its blades and tail boom and crashed onto its side. Both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived and are in stable condition after being trapped and then extricated from the wreckage. Officials have not yet released the identity of the decea...

Pilot Dies in Midair Collision Between Small Plane and Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter Near Carlisle Airport

Pilot Dies in Midair Collision Between Small Plane and Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter Near Carlisle Airport

A pilot died on Wednesday following a violent collision between a small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway at a small airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The incident involved a Cessna 150, a two-seat trainer aircraft, and a Bell 407 helicopter. According to Lt. Col. George Bivens, the state’s acting police commissioner, the plane veered into the helicopter near the ground. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have classified it as a midair collision. Both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived the crash and are in stable condition, having been trapped until one managed to push out a window to escape and assist the other. Governor Josh Shapiro expressed relief that the outcome for the state police personnel was not more tragic. The crash occurred at an airport approximately 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The identity of the deceased pilot has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Fatal Aircraft Collision Near Carlisle Airport Under Investigation by FAA and NTSB

Fatal Aircraft Collision Near Carlisle Airport Under Investigation by FAA and NTSB

A small airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle Airport on Wednesday evening, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when a Cessna 150 airplane, believed to have only one person aboard, veered into a Bell 407 helicopter during a routine training exercise. The pilot of the Cessna was killed, and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers, Cpl. Bryce Korman and Trp. Jason Mills, who were aboard the helicopter, sustained injuries. Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens provided an update on the collision, crediting the swift response of first responders with saving the troopers' lives. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the crash.

Pilot Dies, Two Troopers Injured in Carlisle Airport Aircraft Collision

Pilot Dies, Two Troopers Injured in Carlisle Airport Aircraft Collision

A pilot has died and two Pennsylvania State Troopers were injured after a Cessna 150 airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter collided at Carlisle Airport. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Governor Josh Shapiro, the pilot of the Cessna, believed to be the sole occupant, died in the crash. The two troopers, Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, were conducting routine training exercises and were on the ground after training when the Cessna unexpectedly veered right and struck the helicopter from the rear. The helicopter, losing its blade and tail, rolled onto its roof. Corporal Corman was able to assist Trooper Mills, who sustained more severe injuries, in escaping the wreckage through a window. Both troopers were transported to Penn State Hershey Medical Center, where they are expected to recover. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident.

Pilot killed in violent collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter

Pilot killed in violent collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter

Authorities say an airplane pilot has died after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania state police helicopter near a runway at a small airport

Pilot Killed, Two Pennsylvania State Troopers Injured in Mid-Air Collision at Carlisle Regional Airport

Pilot Killed, Two Pennsylvania State Troopers Injured in Mid-Air Collision at Carlisle Regional Airport

A fatal mid-air collision occurred at Carlisle Regional Airport in Central Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of 57-year-old pilot Paul Sokoloski of Hershey. The incident involved a Bell 407 helicopter belonging to the Pennsylvania State Police and a Cessna 150 airplane. Two Pennsylvania State Troopers, Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, who were aboard the helicopter conducting routine training exercises, sustained minor injuries and are in stable condition. According to Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Col. George Bivens, the helicopter was hovering when the Cessna veered and struck its rear. The helicopter subsequently rolled and crashed, while the Cessna broke into multiple pieces. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the collision.

Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, small plane collide in midair

Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, small plane collide in midair

The crash occurred at around 7:50 p.m. local time near Carlisle, a community about 120 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the FAA said.

Pennsylvania Police Helicopter and Small Plane Collide During Training, Resulting in One Fatality and Two Injuries

Pennsylvania Police Helicopter and Small Plane Collide During Training, Resulting in One Fatality and Two Injuries

A fatal collision occurred between a state police helicopter and a small plane during a training exercise near a central Pennsylvania airport on Wednesday night. The incident resulted in the death of one pilot and injuries to two state police officers. Authorities have confirmed the details of the crash, which took place during what was intended to be a routine training operation. The specific circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation. This event highlights the inherent risks associated with aviation training, even under controlled conditions. The police helicopter was engaged in its training maneuvers when it unexpectedly collided with the small aircraft. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured officers were transported for medical attention. The identity of the deceased pilot has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. The incident has prompted a thorough review of safety protocols for such exercises.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Implements Strictest Data Center Regulations in the Nation

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Implements Strictest Data Center Regulations in the Nation

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on August 18, 2026, establishing what he claims are the nation's most stringent guardrails for data center development. This action comes in response to rising electricity costs, strain on electric grids, and community backlash against proposed data centers, particularly those fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The order mandates that data center developers adhere to the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) standards, which were previously released. These standards require developers to sign a legally binding consent order and face strict penalties for non-compliance. Key requirements include developers providing their own power, paying all associated electricity costs, and sourcing an increasing portion of that power from clean energy. Additionally, developers must be transparent with local communities, hire locally, offer robust community benefits agreements, and secure local legal approval before state app...

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Executive Order to Regulate AI Data Centers, Removing Them from Fast Track Program

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Executive Order to Regulate AI Data Centers, Removing Them from Fast Track Program

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order that mandates new regulations for companies establishing 'AI data centers' within the state. This order requires these companies to adhere to specific environmental and transparency standards and secure local community approval before proceeding with their projects. A significant aspect of this directive is the immediate removal of all data centers from the state's Fast Track program, which previously expedited their development. Furthermore, the order prohibits any office or agency under Governor Shapiro’s jurisdiction from entering into non-disclosure agreements with data center developers. This move comes amidst growing concerns from various governments, regulators, and cities regarding the increasing electricity consumption, water usage, and the overall burden that AI infrastructure places on local communities. Other states and cities, including New York, Maine (though vetoed), and Monterey Park, California, have also implemented or consi...

Governor Josh Shapiro Issues Executive Order Restricting Data Center Development in Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro Issues Executive Order Restricting Data Center Development in Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has signed a comprehensive executive order that significantly restricts data center development across the state. This action marks a notable shift from his previous stance, where he had championed such developments, including a fast-track permitting initiative and a $20 billion commitment from Amazon for data centers in Bucks and Luzerne Counties. The new order, while not imposing a moratorium, mandates that all data center projects must receive local approvals before being eligible for state permits, a requirement that is expected to impede many proposed developments. Governor Shapiro stated that the absence of legislative approval compelled him to take executive action to protect Pennsylvania residents from what he termed 'predatory developers' and 'bad proposals.' The order also removes all data center developments, including those by Amazon, from the fast-track permitting program and prohibits state agencies from signing non-disclosure agreements related to these ...