6 die in West Virginia helicopter crash

A Vietnam-era helicopter showcased in action movies crashed on a rural West Virginia road, killing all six people on board.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the Bell UH-1B "Huey" helicopter crashed along Route 17 in Logan County about 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The helicopter crashed in clear weather on a road near the local airport. The crash occurred during an annual reunion for helicopter enthusiasts at MARPAT Aviation in Logan. It was scheduled to begin Tuesday and end Sunday.

During the event, visitors could sign up to ride or fly the historic helicopter, described by organizers as one of the last of its kind still flying.

The helicopter was flown by the 114th Assault Helicopter Company, "The Knights of the Sky," in Vinh Long, Vietnam, throughout much of the 1960s, according to MARPAT.

The road was expected to remain closed for at least 24 hours. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.