Pilot Identified as Doctor in Deadly Midair Collision with Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter
A tragic midair collision at Carlisle Airport claimed the life of Paul Sokoloski, a 57-year-old emergency room doctor, who was piloting a small plane that collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter. The incident occurred when the Cessna was reportedly communicating with the police helicopter before unexpectedly veering into its flight path. While Sokoloski was killed in the crash, two troopers aboard the helicopter sustained injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation, providing updates on the incident amidst dramatic video footage and eyewitness accounts. Officials, including Governor Shapiro, have expressed gratitude towards the medical staff involved in treating the injured troopers.
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