# Brantly B-2 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1440502 - Manufacturer (registry): BRANTLY - Model: B-2 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 - Seats: 2 - Data sheet: TCDS 2H2 - Registered aircraft: 17 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2021-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-09): Tail Rotor Head · Brantly International 305, B-2, B-2A and 1 more. Effective Jan 19, 2022 - [AD 2014-20-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-20-16): Main Rotor Blade · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Nov 12, 2014 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2006-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-08-07): Upper tail rotor vertical gearbox (gearbox) · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective May 2, 2006 - [AD 68-04-04 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-04-04-R2): Tail Rotor Blade · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Feb 14, 1983 - [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981 - [AD 72-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-21-02): Pylon Bearing Shaft · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Dec 8, 1972 - [AD 71-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-17-05): Main Rotor Mast · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Nov 26, 1971 - [AD 68-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-02): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Brantly International 305, B-2, B-2A and 1 more. Effective Mar 30, 1968 - [AD 67-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-09-02): Main Rotor Mast · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Apr 20, 1967 - [AD 65-28-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-28-01): Tail Rotor Blades · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Dec 14, 1965 - [AD 62-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-06-01): Seat Back Adjustment · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Mar 23, 1962 - [AD 62-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-05-02): Fuel Pump Seals · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Feb 28, 1962 - [AD 61-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-23-01): Rotor Blade Bond Separation · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Nov 4, 1961 - [AD 61-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-18-02): Tail Rotor Modification · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Aug 29, 1961 - [AD 61-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-16-04): Transmission Mount Lug · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Aug 14, 1961 - [AD 61-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-16-03): Seat Modification · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Aug 4, 1961 - [AD 61-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-11-02): Oil System Modification · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Aug 4, 1961 - [AD 61-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-11-01): Landing Gear Drag Brace · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective May 31, 1961 - [AD 61-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-04-01): Clutch Bolts · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Feb 22, 1961 - [AD 60-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-26-03): Drive Shaft Coupling · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B. Effective Dec 20, 1960 - [AD 60-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-10-02): Main Rotor Blade · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B - [AD 60-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-07-02): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B - [AD 60-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-06-03): Tail Rotor Guard · Brantly International B-2, B-2A and B-2B Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2021-23-13 ## NTSB investigations (97, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN18LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA313), Aug 3, 2018: Brantly B-2 (N5901X), Midland, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the tail rotor blade due to fatigue, which resulted in the subsequent emergency landing and dynamic rollover. - [NTSB ANC17CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17CA044), Jun 25, 2017: Brantly B2 (N5955X), St. Michael, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate supervision of the refueling process, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the helicopter’s fuel system from the fuel drum and subsequent… - [NTSB WPR11FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA239), May 27, 2011: Brantly B-2B (N222DW), Weaverville, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. 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… - [NTSB DFW07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA086), Mar 19, 2007: Brantly Helicopter B2 (N5931X), Vernon, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA001), Oct 1, 2006: Brantly Helicopter B-2 (N5950X), Arkansas City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the low rotor RPM. - [NTSB NYC02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA067), Mar 5, 2002: Brantly Helicopter B-2 (N2128U), Grove City, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA127), Jun 12, 1996: Brantly Helicopter B-2 (N5981X), Fulton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB FTW95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA020), Oct 22, 1994: Brantly Helicopter B-2 (N5905X), Artesia, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM A POWERLINE. - [NTSB FTW95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA007), Oct 1, 1994: Brantly Helicopter B-2 (N5996X), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB FTW94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA053), Dec 24, 1993: Brantly Helicopter B-2 (N2111U), Giddings, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DELAYED APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. All 97: https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (34, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20180803014899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180803014899A), Aug 3, 2018: Brantly B-2 (N5901X), Midland, MI, Substantial damage. On August 3, 2018 at 4:05 pm eastern daylight time, a Brantly B2A helicopter, N5901X, registered to and operated by an airline transport pilot received… - [Accident 20170625010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170625010849A), Jun 25, 2017: Brantly B-2 (N5955X), St. Michael, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing on tundra to refuel. He had slight forward momentum at touch down and the left skid slipped off the tussic and fell into a hole. The impact… - [Accident 20110527010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110527010999A), May 27, 2011: Brantly B-2 (N222DW), Weaverville, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances on 5/27/2011. Wreckage located in wilderness terrain on 5/28/2011 at 2212Z. - [Incident 20100416032089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100416032089I), Apr 16, 2010: Brantly B-2 (N5986X), Ukiah, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot states he was taking aircraft out to do a engine run-up only. Because the helicopter had sat for over a month, he conducted a mag check at 1500 rpms, and… - [Accident 20070319004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070319004139A), Mar 19, 2007: Brantl B2 (N5931X), Vernon, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 19, 2007 at 1030 CST, a brantly B-2, N5931X owned by the pilot [privacy data omitted] lost power on approach to runway with VMC weather… - [Accident 20061001020539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061001020539A), Oct 1, 2006: Hynes B2 (N5950X), Silverdale City, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) On takeoff, the pilot experienced low rotor RPM. The pilot elected to land the aircraft. On touchdown, the aircraft translating sideways. The aircraft… - [Accident 20020305004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020305004769A), Mar 5, 2002: Hynes B2 (N2128U), Grovecity, OH, No damage. (-23) In the pilot's statement, Mr. Fife indicated that while hovering the helicopter below the tree line, all was fine. Once he had increased his hovering… - [Accident 19960612047249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960612047249A), Jun 12, 1996: N5981X, Fulton, NY, No damage. (-16) Aircraft rolled to left on set-down after ground run. Blades contacted terrain. Flight instruction received while operating under a dealer's… - [Accident 19941022035259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941022035259A), Oct 22, 1994: Hynes B2 (N5905X), Artesia, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Made low pass over a parking lot then pulled up and struck a power line. Helicopter disintegrated. - [Accident 19941001032349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941001032349A), Oct 1, 1994: Hynes B2 (N5996X), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Engine surge and power loss. Elected autorotation. Skid caught in vegetation roll on landing. Rolled. Engine normal All 34: https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 17, https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2/aircraft - ads: 26, https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2/ads - incidents: 34, https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.