NTSB Moves 2 Aircraft to Delaware as Cessna’s Final 9 Minutes Draw Scrutiny
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Updated · WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa. · Aug 21
NTSB Moves 2 Aircraft to Delaware as Cessna’s Final 9 Minutes Draw Scrutiny
3 articles · Updated · WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa. · Aug 21
Summary
Recovery crews are moving the wrecked Cessna 150 and Pennsylvania State Police helicopter to a secure facility in Clayton, Delaware, as the NTSB continues its probe of Wednesday’s fatal collision near Carlisle Airport.
FlightAware data shows the Cessna circling Carlisle Airport at 6:51 p.m. before a landing attempt, and investigators said it then made unusual movements, sharply pitched up, turned left and struck the helicopter.
NTSB officials said the two pilots were communicating before the crash at the towerless airport, where aircraft must coordinate directly without air traffic control.
The collision killed Cessna pilot Dr. Paul Sokoloski, while helicopter occupants Cpl. Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills were injured but are expected to recover.
Investigators are also examining whether the helicopter’s straight-in approach played a role; a preliminary report is due in weeks, while a final finding could take 12 to 18 months.