State Police Helicopter and Cessna Collide Mid-Air Over Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 plane were involved in a mid-air collision around 6:50 p.m. Two individuals were on board the state police aircraft at the time of the incident.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 20, 2026 —
A mid-air collision involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 aircraft occurred on Wednesday evening. The incident took place around 6:50 p.m.
The State Police helicopter had two individuals on board at the time of the collision.
Details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision, the specific location within Pennsylvania, and the condition of the occupants of either aircraft were not immediately available. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) typically investigates such aviation incidents, but confirmation of their involvement and any preliminary findings has not been provided.
Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Kaylee Lindenmuth on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
