Civilian Helicopter Crashes in West Virginia

Civilian helicopter crashes in West Virginia

POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A civilian helicopter has crashed in Pocahontas County. According to the Pocahontas County 911, the crash took place near Huntersville, just outside of Marlinton. The FAA has released a statement saying that a Sikorsky S-76 crashed around 7:45 a.m. in the Huntersville area. Only the pilot was on board. There [...]

Emergency crews on the scene of helicopter crash in Pocahontas County

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West Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal helicopter crash in Pocahontas County

Pocahontas County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal helicopter crash in Pocahontas County. The helicopter went down along Huntersville Road in Marlinton. The Marlinton Volunteer Fire Department and Pocahontas County Office of Emergency Management responded to the scene along with state troopers. The victim, Leo Basile of Authurdale, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only person in the helicopter, whi…