Mitchell P. Pennington Obituary, MEDLEY, W.Va. — Mitchell P. Pennington, 72, of Medley, West Virginia, has died following a helicopter crash in Grant County on Tuesday afternoon. He was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
Pennington was remembered for his passion for flying and his connection to the aviation community. His death has left those who knew him mourning the loss of a man described as a dedicated pilot whose spirit and love of flight made a lasting impression.
The crash occurred at approximately 4:52 p.m. Tuesday in an open field along the 9000 block of Patterson Creek Road. Pennington was operating a Hughes 269BA helicopter when the aircraft crashed. The helicopter sustained significant damage in the incident.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the crash site, including the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County EMS, Grant County Ambulance, Maysville Fire Company 200 and its ambulance, and the Fountain Fire Department Hazmat team.
The circumstances that led to the crash have not been determined. Officials have not released a confirmed cause, and the investigation remains ongoing. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are expected to lead the investigation into the incident.
As the investigation continues, Pennington is being remembered for his passion for aviation and the life he shared with those around him. His death marks a loss for the local aviation community and those who knew him personally.
Mitchell P. Pennington’s memory will remain connected to his love of flying and the spirit of adventure that defined his life. Condolences go to his family, friends, and everyone affected by his passing as investigators work to determine what caused the tragic crash.
