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 apply2 ADs match the Brantly B-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2021-26-09Tail Rotor HeadJan 19, 2022
- 2014-20-16Brantly International, Inc. HelicoptersNov 12, 2014
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 19951 report on Brantly B-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- hub1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1959 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1 | |
| 1961 | 4 | |
| 1962 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 9 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2115U | — | Lopez Island, WA | Sep 8, 2023 |
| N2129U | 1962 | Rockford, IL | Jan 27, 1989 |
| N5912X | — | Thompson, ND | Dec 21, 2018 |
| N5913X | — | Bethel, OH | Feb 18, 2022 |
| N5914X | — | Orlando, FL | Jun 4, 2024 |
| N5918X | — | Chickasha, OK | Apr 24, 2017 |
| N5931X | — | Salem, IL | Sep 24, 2009 |
| N5945X | — | Orangeville, PA | May 28, 2015 |
| N5950X | — | Modesto, CA | Jan 31, 2024 |
| N5976X | 1961 | Shady Shores, TX | Jun 19, 2008 |
| N5985X | 1961 | Hendersonville, NC | Sep 15, 2025 |
| N5986X | 1961 | Wampum, PA | Dec 27, 2018 |
| N5996X | 1961 | Georgetown, TX | Oct 1, 2015 |
| N6796D | 1960 | Willow, AK | Aug 24, 2017 |
| N6798D | 1959 | Mooresville, IN | Jan 3, 2019 |
| N8101T | 1962 | Callao, VA | Jul 28, 2008 |
| N8197 | — | Little Falls, NY | Nov 11, 2025 |