PHILIPPI — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to investigate a plane crash that took place at the Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport on Thursday afternoon.

The accident, which occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m., involved a single-engine Cirrus SR22 air plane. According to a statement from the FAA, the plane landed and continued off the end of the runway at the airport.

The Cirrus SR22 is a general aviation aircraft known for its modern design. The popular, high-performance plane is powered by a Continental piston engine and offers speeds over 180 knots. The Cirrus SR22 is a best seller and features a five-seat cabin.

The Barbour County Office of Emergency Management confirmed to The Inter-Mountain on Thursday that the pilot was the only occupant in the plane at the time of the crash. The pilot sustained only minor injuries and was not transported from the airport for additional treatment.

According to reports, the pilot was traveling from his home state of New Jersey to Kentucky at the time of the accident. Local emergency personnel were at the crash scene late into the evening on Thursday and the FAA investigation is ongoing.

Emergency personnel responding to the scene included Barbour County OEM, Philippi Police Department, Barbour County Sheriff’s Department, West Virginia State Police, Philippi Fire Department, and Barbour County Ambulance Authority.

The Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport is located about 2 miles northwest of Philippi on top of a hill overlooking the Tygart Valley River. The airport features one asphalt runway and handles local and transient general aviation. It offers self-serve fuel and basic services.