Cessna vs Helicopter Crash at Carlisle | Annapolis News

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

A tragic crash at Carlisle Airport has left one dead and two survivors, as a Cessna collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter. Pilot Paul Sokoloski lost his life; the two troopers on board are recovering. The NTSB is investigating, noting the small plane’s unusual flight path and possible awareness of the nearby helicopter. Witnesses say Sokoloski was working on his plane earlier that day, which had recently flown south. No immediate cause has been determined from wreckage, which is being sent to a specialized lab. An initial report is expected in a month, with a detailed factual…