Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER
14 Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1988. Most are registered in RI, PR and MI.
- Registered today
- 14
- Years built
- 1969–1988
- Seats
- 10
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2025-01-01Landing Gear SystemMar 11, 2025
- 2024-08-03Flight Control System WiringJun 3, 2024
- 97-22-01Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. (Formerly Britten-Norman) BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series…Nov 28, 1997
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 8
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 6
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 25, 2017Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Eteringbang
- Sep 28, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ceiba, PRN409WB
- Apr 6, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Klawock, AKN906GD
- Feb 1, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Ouzinkie, AKN27MR
- Aug 7, 1997Substantial damage · serious injuries · Fajardo, PR
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199520 reports on Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- cylinder3
- bearing2
- crankcase2
- gear2
- blade1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 2 | |
| 1980 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 20 service difficulty reports on Britten-Norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER 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
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
BN2A-26 ISLANDER aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N27MR | — | Kodiak, AK | Apr 5, 2018 |
| N297TA | 1975 | Carson City, NV | Feb 13, 2026 |
| N403WB | 1969 | Westerly, RI | Aug 12, 2000 |
| N404WB | 1977 | Westerly, RI | Aug 23, 1984 |
| N406CW | 1980 | Charlevoix, MI | Apr 4, 2023 |
| N409WB | — | Westerly, RI | Mar 22, 2018 |
| N519LG | 1977 | Mccall, ID | Feb 22, 2023 |
| N706MC | 1980 | Chalmette, LA | May 18, 2004 |
| N863VL | 1979 | Vieques, PR | Jul 25, 1996 |
| N880GL | — | Westerly, RI | Jan 4, 2024 |
| N901GD | — | Culebra, PR | Aug 31, 1999 |
| N906GD | 1979 | Culebra, PR | Jun 16, 2025 |
| N908GD | 1988 | Hialeah, FL | Sep 10, 2025 |
| N949PW | 1970 | Beaver Island, MI | Apr 1, 2022 |