Brantly B-2B N2268U
14 November 2010 · Post, Texas, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 14 November 2010 at about 21:45 local time, a Brantly B-2B registered N2268U, operated by Beach Paul A, was involved in an accident near Post, Texas, United States. 3 people were on board and one died, one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Post, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Beach Ranch Airport (2TE7)
- Coordinates
- 33.2281, -101.1353
- Aircraft
- Brantly B-2B
- Registration
- N2268U
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Beach Paul A
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Post → Post
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CEN11LA067
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
While attempting to take off from a private airfield, the helicopter did not lift at the expected airspeed. The helicopter continued along the ground, increasing in speed but without climbing. The helicopter's skid then contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled over. A postaccident inspection of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. A review of the helicopter's weight and balance revealed that the helicopter was operated over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Brantly B-2B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2010 | Brantly B-2B | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Brantly B-2B | Cement, Oklahoma, United States | Robert H Jenkins | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Aug 2009 | Brantly B-2B | Martinsville, Indiana, United States | McDaniel Mark O | No injuries | - |
| 27 May 2011 | Brantly B-2B | Weaverville, California, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Brantly B-2B | Camas, Washington, United States | David S. Spencer | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Brantly B-2B | Cedar Hill, Texas, United States | Inverted U S | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2010 | Robinson R22 BETA II | Cotulla, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2010 | Piper PA-28-140 | Houston, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jun 2010 | Piper PA-11 | Leander, Texas, United States | Campbell David | No injuries | - |
| 5 Mar 2010 | Beechcraft A36 | Slaton, Texas, United States | Gale Donald H | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Jun 2010 | Piper PA-28R-200 | Brookshire, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Dec 2010 | Cirrus SR22 | Nacogdoches, Texas, United States | Martin Companies | Minor injuries | - |