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Brantly B-2

17 Brantly B-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1959–1962. Most are registered in IL, PA and TX.

Registered today
17
Years built
1959–1962
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

2 ADs match the Brantly B-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Watch new ADs for the Brantly B-2

One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
5
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
4
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Brantly B-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Brantly B-2 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 3, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Midland, MIN5901X
  • Jun 25, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · St. Michael, AKN5955X
  • May 27, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Weaverville, CA
  • Oct 22, 1994Destroyed · fatal injuries · Artesia, NMN5905X
  • Dec 24, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Giddings, TXN2111U

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Brantly B-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. hub1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19591
19601
19614
19622
Unknown9

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
IL2
PA2
TX2
AK1
CA1
FL1
IN1
NC1
ND1
NY1

Buyer checklist

2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Brantly B-2; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Brantly B-2 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Brantly B-2 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Brantly B-2 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
75 mph
Type certificate data sheet
2H2
Type certificate holder
BRANTLY INTERNATIONAL INC

B-2 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N2115U—Lopez Island, WASep 8, 2023
N2129U1962Rockford, ILJan 27, 1989
N5912X—Thompson, NDDec 21, 2018
N5913X—Bethel, OHFeb 18, 2022
N5914X—Orlando, FLJun 4, 2024
N5918X—Chickasha, OKApr 24, 2017
N5931X—Salem, ILSep 24, 2009
N5945X—Orangeville, PAMay 28, 2015
N5950X—Modesto, CAJan 31, 2024
N5976X1961Shady Shores, TXJun 19, 2008
N5985X1961Hendersonville, NCSep 15, 2025
N5986X1961Wampum, PADec 27, 2018
N5996X1961Georgetown, TXOct 1, 2015
N6796D1960Willow, AKAug 24, 2017
N6798D1959Mooresville, INJan 3, 2019
N8101T1962Callao, VAJul 28, 2008
N8197—Little Falls, NYNov 11, 2025

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