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Small plane crashes into state police helicopter near runway in Pennsylvania

CBS News · August 20, 2026 at 9:32 AM

A small plane collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter hovering several feet off the ground during a routine training exercise at a small airport.

The pilot was killed, but the troopers suffered only minor injuries.

Michael George has more details.

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