# FAA incident reports: Brantly B-2

A list on [Brantly B-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20180803014899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180803014899A.md): Brantly B-2 · Midland, MI · Aug 3, 2018 · N5901X · 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 substantial damage during an autorotation at the Midland barstow airport (ikw), Midland, Michigan. Visual…
- [Accident 20170625010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170625010849A.md): Brantly B-2 · St. Michael, AK · Jun 25, 2017 · N5955X · 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 caused the front left skid support to buckle and the aircraft to tilt forward and left causing the…
- [Accident 20110527010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110527010999A.md): Brantly B-2 · Weaverville, CA · May 27, 2011 · N222DW · 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.md): Brantly B-2 · Ukiah, CA · Apr 16, 2010 · N5986X · 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 activated the carburator heat. While doing so, he held the cyclic between his legs. The pilot…
- [Accident 20070319004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070319004139A.md): Brantl B2 · Vernon, TX · Mar 19, 2007 · N5931X · 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 conditions prevailing. A VFR flight plan was not filed. The helicopter sustained substantial damage but the…
- [Accident 20061001020539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061001020539A.md): Hynes B2 · Silverdale City, KS · Oct 1, 2006 · N5950X · 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 rolled over on its side, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injuries to the…
- [Accident 20020305004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020305004769A.md): Hynes B2 · Grovecity, OH · Mar 5, 2002 · N2128U · 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 altitude a gust of wind blew the helicopter toward a wooded area. He was unable to control the…
- [Accident 19960612047249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960612047249A.md): N5981X · Fulton, NY · Jun 12, 1996 · N5981X · 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 registration. Aircraft improperly registered.
- [Accident 19941022035259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941022035259A.md): Hynes B2 · Artesia, NM · Oct 22, 1994 · N5905X · 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.md): Hynes B2 · Houston, TX · Oct 1, 1994 · N5996X · Substantial damage
  > Engine surge and power loss. Elected autorotation. Skid caught in vegetation roll on landing. Rolled. Engine normal
- [Accident 19931224047189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931224047189A.md): Hynes B2A · Giddings, TX · Dec 24, 1993 · N2111U · Substantial damage
  > Rough engine at cruise used carb heat. Engine quit. Autorotated. Turned avoid wires downwind. Rs lost. Hard landing
- [Accident 19890428010569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890428010569A.md): Hynes B2 · Herkimer, NY · Apr 28, 1989 · N2113U · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Engine failed shortly after departing private pad. Crashed in trees. Oil pressure relief valve spring broke.
- [Accident 19850702036629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850702036629A.md): Hynes B2 · Denison, IA · Jul 2, 1985 · N6799D · Substantial damage
  > During practice autorotation, engine quit. Made hard landing during actual autorotation.
- [Accident 19850218003359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850218003359A.md): Hynes B2 · Huntingburg, IN · Feb 18, 1985 · N511R · Substantial damage
  > Autorotated after partial engine failure. Bounced on touchdown. Timing was improperly set on left magneto.
- [Accident 19830504019939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830504019939A.md): Hynes B2 · Milton Freewate, OR · May 4, 1983 · N5912X · Substantial damage
  > Unlicensed pilot overstressed the main rotor blades by violent manuevering. After takeoff. Blade separated at hub.
- [Accident 19830416035679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830416035679A.md): Hynes B2 · Rogue River, OR · Apr 16, 1983 · N5955X · Substantial damage
  > Lifted one skid off on an attempted takeoff. Helicopter rolled on its side. Indicates a dynamic rollover sequence.
- [Accident 19811225082699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811225082699A.md): Hynes B2 · Kennett, MO · Dec 25, 1981 · N5990X · Substantial damage
  > Skid dug into soft ground during running landing flipping helicopter inverted.
- [Accident 19800503012009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800503012009A.md): Hynes B2 · Frederick, OK · May 3, 1980 · N2112U · Destroyed
  > Allowed RPM loss in practice hover. Skid hit in turn. Helicopter rolled over.
- [Accident 19790401012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790401012799A.md): Hynes B2 · Flanders, NJ · Apr 1, 1979 · N5968X · Substantial damage
  > Attempted to air taxi helicopter over fence. Skid hit fence. Helicopter rolled over.
- [Accident 19781013035779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781013035779A.md): Hynes B2 · Santa Barbara, CA · Oct 13, 1978 · N5953X · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780708026279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780708026279A.md): Hynes B2 · Huntley, IL · Jul 8, 1978 · N2100U · Destroyed
- [Accident 19770501010939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770501010939A.md): Hynes B2 · Orrville, OH · May 1, 1977 · N2114U · Destroyed
  > Hit wires.
- [Accident 19770402041669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770402041669A.md): Hynes B2 · IL · Apr 2, 1977 · N2131U · Destroyed
- [Accident 19760911038979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760911038979A.md): Hynes B2 · Waukegan, IL · Sep 11, 1976 · N44DS · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760427008239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760427008239A.md): Hynes B2 · Marshalltown, IA · Apr 27, 1976 · N5987X · Substantial damage
  > Pax accidentally turned ign off with foot,also restricted cyclic ctl with leg drg emerg ldg.
- [Accident 19760313005309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760313005309A.md): Hynes B2 · Dodge City, KS · Mar 13, 1976 · N5903X · Substantial damage
  > Fld recently plowed,open area avbl.
- [Accident 19750727027769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750727027769A.md): Hynes B2 · Mankato, MN · Jul 27, 1975 · N5988X · Substantial damage
  > All flt hrs in helicopters was in bell 47G2.no dual instruction this make model only demo flt.
- [Accident 19750615021449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750615021449A.md): Hynes B2 · Ionia, MI · Jun 15, 1975 · N5920X · Substantial damage
  > Allowed RPM to deteriorate un maintain dir ctl despite full l pedal.
- [Accident 19741102038209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741102038209A.md): Hynes B2 · Mesa, AZ · Nov 2, 1974 · N5905X · Substantial damage
  > Confined area. T/r hit cactus bush.
- [Accident 19740529016139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740529016139A.md): Hynes B2 · Atterbury, IL · May 29, 1974 · N5912X · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740425009999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740425009999A.md): Hynes B2 · Tarkio, MO · Apr 25, 1974 · N5932X · Substantial damage
  > Last helicopter flt as PIC was 1969.
- [Accident 19731221038419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731221038419A.md): Hynes B2 · Rosemount, MN · Dec 21, 1973 · N5920X · Substantial damage
  > Eng vent line froze causing eng case to blow topcrankshaft oil seal.r skid hit large dirt clod.
- [Accident 19731121038679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731121038679A.md): Hynes B2 · North Bergen, NJ · Nov 21, 1973 · N5946X · Destroyed
  > Vert drive p/n 249-10 failed at bolt holes 1 in fm upr end of shaft. Upr gr box assem replaced 6/68
- [Accident 19730812026769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730812026769A.md): Hynes B2 · Sterling Hts, MI · Aug 12, 1973 · N2111U · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor horiz shaft bearing. Shaft sheared.t/d in sideward flt to l.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1440502')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2/incidents

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