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Pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania State Police helicopter

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A pilot died when their Cessna 150 aircraft collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway in Carlisle. The helicopter, carrying two state troopers, was near the ground when the plane veered into it during a landing attempt. Both troopers survived the crash, which significantly damaged both aircraft, while the pilot of the Cessna was pronounced dead at the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. AI

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Pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania State Police helicopter

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Plane pilot killed in US collision with police helicopter

    An aeroplane pilot died on Wednesday after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway at a small airport, but both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived, authorities said. The plane was coming down on the runway and veered into the helic…

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