Loose ball or TD?

[tskill]

in NFHS rules, with an Airborne runner....A34 takes the handoff from B's 3yrd line, and dives over the goal line and (a) when he lands the ball pops out, or (b) in mid-air after crossing the goal line plane the ball comes out before hitting the ground

Loose ball or TD in (a) and/or (b) ?

Is the airborne runner different than the airborne receiver where the airborne receiver has to maintain possession when he hits the ground?

Had this argument last night at a meeting and want to see others comments. Thanks very much.