One Dead, Two Injured in Mid-Air Collision Near Carlisle Regional Airport
A pilot died and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small airplane and a state police helicopter collided near Carlisle Regional Airport.
Portland, OR, August 20, 2026 —
A collision between a small airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter has resulted in the death of the airplane’s pilot and injuries to two state troopers. The incident occurred near Carlisle Regional Airport.
The exact circumstances leading to the mid-air collision have not yet been released. Officials have confirmed that the pilot of the small airplane sustained fatal injuries. Two troopers aboard the state police helicopter were injured in the crash. Their current medical condition was not immediately available.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to lead the investigation into the cause of the crash. Details regarding the type of aircraft involved, their flight paths, and the weather conditions at the time of the incident have not been provided.
Further information regarding the identities of the deceased pilot and the injured troopers is expected to be released pending notification of next of kin.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
