Pilot killed, 2 PSP Troopers hurt after aircraft collision, officials say
Aug 19, 2026
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided over Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland County on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of a pilot, officials said.
The crash involved a Cessna 150 airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter. Gov.
Josh Shapiro said that the two troopers involved will survive their injuries. However, Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police George L. Bivens said that the pilot of the Cessna 150 was killed.
According to Biven, the helicopter was conducting a training exercise off the runway when the plane veered off course during landing and collided with the back of the helicopter. The collision caused a violent crash that sent the plane into several pieces, and the helicopter rolled around on the ground until it stopped on its side, Biven said.
The troopers have been identified as Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, Shapiro said.
Both troopers were initially trapped inside the helicopter, but Corman was able to get out and then help Mills get out as well, Biven said.
One of the troopers could get released from the hospital before Thursday morning, and the other will remain overnight for observation, Biven said.
The identity of the pilot was withheld to notify next of kin.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.
This is a developing story; check back for more details.
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