Cumberland County, Pa., home to Carlisle (county seat) and 259,469 people as of 2020, is now linked to a midair crash involving a Cessna and a police helicopter. A maintenance note is reported for the pilot beforehand, with no confirmed mechanical issues yet.
A Cessna 150 collides with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Airport, killing the Cessna pilot and injuring two troopers. The crash occurred during a training hover near the runway; investigators are assessing aircraft, pilot actions, and conditions.