PRESTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On July 21, 2023, at approximately 11:20 am, Troopers were notified by Preston County 911 of a helicopter crash. The crash occurred in the area of Caddell Mountain, near Terra Alta, WV.
Troopers were the first to arrive on the scene and began extricating the two occupants. One of the individuals could not be extricated.
Troopers remained with the second occupant until additional help arrived and the other individual could be safely removed.
The occupants were then transported to Ruby Memorial and treated for minor injuries.
Troopers were unable to determine why the 1979, Bell helicopter, crashed. Troopers secured the scene until the FAA arrived and assumed control of the scene.
Further investigation will be conducted by the FAA.