1 fatal · BRANTLY B-2B · 2011-05-27 · Weaverville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR11FA239
Event ID
20110528X94407
Type
Accident
Date
2011-05-27
Location
Weaverville, CA, USA
Coordinates
40.70111, -122.953887
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BRANTLY
Model
B-2B
Registration
N222DW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's decision to fly in windy conditions that exceeded his capabilities, which resulted in his subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was his lack of flight experience in the accident helicopter.