Probable cause
The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11LA067 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 14, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Post, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Beach Ranch Airport (2TE7)
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatal injuries
- 1
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Brantly B-2B
- N-number
- N2268U
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.