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Small Plane Collides With Police Helicopter | Dover News
A small plane veered off course and slammed into a hovering police helicopter during a rural airport landing, killing the pilot and injuring two troopers. Investigators from the NTSB are racing to determine if visibility, communication, or pilot error caused the collision — with both pilots experienced and on a shared radio frequency. The Cessna’s pilot, 57-year-old Paul Sokoloski, was the only occupant. The helicopter’s blades and tail boom were destroyed, but both troopers escaped and are recovering. No blame has been assigned yet — the full story is still unfolding as the NTSB digs into…
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