Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
A fatal collision at Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania on August 19 raises important questions about what happened in the final seconds of two aircraft sharing the same airspace.
In this episode of Flight Safety Detectives, Todd Curtis and John Goglia examine the known facts surrounding the collision between a Cessna 150H and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407GX helicopter. The crash killed the Cessna pilot and injured both occupants of the police helicopter.
The helicopter had completed its approach and was taxiing in a low hover just off the right side of the runway. Video of the accident sequence appears to show the Cessna pulling up sharply in the final seconds before the collision.
Todd and John carefully walk through what is known about the accident and what remains unknown. The NTSB investigation is still in its early stages, and the Flight Safety Detectives emphasize the importance of separating established facts from speculation.
What happened in those final moments? What information will investigators need to determine how the collision occurred? And what can—and can't—be concluded at this stage?
Watch as Todd and John break down the available facts while avoiding premature conclusions about the cause of the accident.
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A fatal collision at Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania on August 19 raises important questions about what happened in the final seconds of two aircraft sharing the same airspace.
In this episode of Flight Safety Detectives, Todd Curtis and John Goglia examine the known facts surrounding the collision between a Cessna 150H and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407GX helicopter. The crash killed the Cessna pilot and injured both occupants of the police helicopter.
The helicopter had completed its approach and was taxiing in a low hover just off the right side of the runway. Video of the accident sequence appears to show the Cessna pulling up sharply in the final seconds before the collision.
Todd and John carefully walk through what is known about the accident and what remains unknown. The NTSB investigation is still in its early stages, and the Flight Safety Detectives emphasize the importance of separating established facts from speculation.
What happened in those final moments? What information will investigators need to determine how the collision occurred? And what can—and can't—be concluded at this stage?
Watch as Todd and John break down the available facts while avoiding premature conclusions about the cause of the accident.
Subscribe to Flight Safety Detectives for expert analysis of aviation accidents and incidents, with a focus on facts, investigation, and lessons that can improve aviation safety.
Want to experience Flight Safety Detectives live? Become a channel member today. Join our Membership program for exclusive perks like live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.
Want to support our mission to enhance aviation safety? Become a sponsor. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com.
Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8
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