Plane, helicopter crash involving PA State Police in Carlisle under investigation
CARLISLE, Pa. - A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle at 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Plane and helicopter collide near Carlisle
What we know:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that a Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 helicopter crashed into each other in midair near Carlisle at around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The agency said two people were on the helicopter.
The National Transportation Safety Board will take charge of the investigation and provide all further updates, according to the FAA.
Pennsylvania governor responds to crash
What they're saying:
"I’ve been briefed on the aircraft crash involving @PAStatePolice this evening in Carlisle and I am heading there now," said Gov. Josh Shapiro in a post on X. "Lori and I are praying hard and we ask all of our fellow Pennsylvanians to join us," said Shapiro.
The NTSB says the helicopter was operated by PA State Police.
What's next:
The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the crash investigation and update the public when more details become available, according to the FAA.
Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police will provide an update on the crash at 10:30 p.m. in Hershey, PA. The press conference will be available to stream LIVE at the top of this article.
What we don't know:
It is unknown how many people were aboard the Cessna airplane. There are no details released yet on the conditions of those involved or the cause of the crash.
The Source: Information from the Federal Aviation Administration and Gov. Josh Shapiro.