Small Plane Helicopter Crash Under Investigation | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in a deadly crash at Carlisle Airport, killing pilot Paul Sokoloski. The NTSB is investigating, noting the Cessna’s flight path was unusual before impact — though communication reportedly occurred between the two aircraft. No immediate cause has been found from the wreckage, which is being sent to Delaware for analysis. Witnesses say Sokoloski had been working on his plane earlier that day and had flown south before returning. An initial report is expected in a month, with a detailed factual report in 9–12 months and a final…