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Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kamryn Scrivens , as published by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Two state troopers were hurt in the accident. A fatal collision occurred when a small plane and a helicopter crashed into each other.
A fatal collision occurred when a small plane and a helicopter crashed into each other. Two state troopers were hurt in the accident. The pilot of one of the aircraft did not survive.
Details of the incident are available, including the types of aircraft involved. A law enforcement helicopter was one of the vehicles that crashed. The other was a type of small airplane commonly used for private flights.
Further information about the accident can be found through the original news report, which provides additional details about the crash and its aftermath near Carlisle.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News ·
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