Bensen B-8
5 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1969 to 1972; half of them date from 1971 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (1). 0% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the B-8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Gyroplane · Gyroplanes
- Power
- Two-cycle piston, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100 (5)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 45 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bensen
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 26, 1969; newest December 31, 1992
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
No data
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
No data
Accident history NTSB records · 7 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
The 7 most recent of 7 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bensen B-8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bensen B-8s?
Wisconsin, with 1.
Who owns the Bensen B-8?
0% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 B-8M (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6220 | Bensen B-8M |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Experimental | 1992-12-31 | Valid |
| N4938 | Bensen B-8M |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Experimental | 1973-07-26 | Valid |
| N7195 | Bensen B-8M |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Experimental | 1971-09-01 | Valid |
| N1859 | Bensen B-8M |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1969-02-26 | Valid |