7) TERRAIN COLLISION, C-FIT

Sikorsky S-76D | N93RT

July 10th, 2026 | Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Accident Location

  • City: Pocahontas County
  • State: West Virginia
  • Latitude: 38.178837970591665
  • Longitude: -80.02178865556242
  • Airport ID:

Aircraft Info

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Leo Peter Basile
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 57
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Unknown
  • Pilot Medical: 2nd Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: Unknown

Analysis

  • Date: July 10th, 2026
  • Time: 7:45 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: IMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Maneuvering
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Yes
  • AQP Classification: 7) TERRAIN COLLISION, C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Fog in the area with 200 ft ceiling. Pilot was maneuvering to land at owners cabin.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.