In Pennsylvania, a small plane collided with a state police helicopter at Carlisle Airport on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of the plane's pilot. The helicopter was conducting a training exercise when the plane veered off course during landing. Two state troopers aboard the helicopter sustained minor injuries but survived the incident.
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