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A new NTSB preliminary report is giving us a much clearer picture of the deadly collision between a Cessna 150 and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Airport.
According to investigators, the Cessna pilot acknowledged a request to extend his downwind but later turned toward the runway while the helicopter was still operating in the runway environment. Surveillance footage shows the Cessna never actually touching down, instead making several unusual movements just above the runway before pitching up and ultimately colliding with the helicopter.
The NTSB also says investigators have not found evidence of a pre-impact mechanical failure that would have prevented either aircraft from operating normally.
Captain Steeeve, a retired airline captain and military aviator with more than four decades of flying experience, breaks down the newly released details, the traffic-pattern geometry, the communication between the aircraft, and those critical final seconds before impact.
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Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
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A new NTSB preliminary report is giving us a much clearer picture of the deadly collision between a Cessna 150 and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Airport.
According to investigators, the Cessna pilot acknowledged a request to extend his downwind but later turned toward the runway while the helicopter was still operating in the runway environment. Surveillance footage shows the Cessna never actually touching down, instead making several unusual movements just above the runway before pitching up and ultimately colliding with the helicopter.
The NTSB also says investigators have not found evidence of a pre-impact mechanical failure that would have prevented either aircraft from operating normally.
Captain Steeeve, a retired airline captain and military aviator with more than four decades of flying experience, breaks down the newly released details, the traffic-pattern geometry, the communication between the aircraft, and those critical final seconds before impact.
For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com
For press or general questions: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
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Use code: STEEEVE15
Want to know what watch I'm wearing?
If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit hanhart.com/en/.
#aviation #ntsb #pilot #airplane #helicopter #cessna #aircrash #aviationsafety #CaptainSteeeve
