Britten-Norman BN-2
54 on the U.S. register across 13 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1969 to 1988; half of them date from 1975 or earlier. Puerto Rico has the most (19). 96% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BN-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-540 Series (32), Lycoming O-540-E4C5 (8), Lycoming Io-540 Ser (4)
- Seats
- 10 (up to 18 in some versions)
- Makers on the register
- Britten-Norman, Britten Norman
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 23, 1984; newest May 3, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN2A-26 ISLANDER | 14 | 1969 to 1988 | 25.9% |
| BN-2A-8 | 8 | 1969 to 1976 | 14.8% |
| BN-2A | 8 | 1969 to 1978 | 14.8% |
| BN-2A-27 | 5 | 1971 to 1978 | 9.3% |
| BN-2B-26 | 4 | 1981 to 1984 | 7.4% |
| BN-2A-9 | 4 | 1973 to 1974 | 7.4% |
| BN-2A-20 | 3 | 1976 | 5.6% |
| BN-2A-21 | 2 | 1976 to 1978 | 3.7% |
| BN-2A MK III | 2 | 1979 | 3.7% |
| BN-2B-21 | 1 | 1982 | 1.9% |
| BN-2A-6 | 1 | 1971 | 1.9% |
| BN-2 ISLANDER | 1 | 1971 | 1.9% |
| BN 2A MKIII 2 | 1 | 1983 | 1.9% |
When they were built by decade · 8 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Air Charter INC DBA · New England Airlines INC · Islander Holdings LTD · Spirit Air INC · Mcphillips Flying Service INC · Griffing Flying Service INC · Blue Waters Air Charters LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 23 cases since 1982, 7 fatal
The 8 most recent of 23 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 Britten-Norman BN-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
54 as of October 2, 2026, counting 13 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Britten-Norman BN-2s?
Puerto Rico, with 19.
Who owns the Britten-Norman BN-2?
96% 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 · 1 BN 2A MKIII 2 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N869VL | Britten Norman BN 2A MKIII 2 |
Vieques Air Link INC Vieques, Puerto Rico |
Standard | 1989-12-01 | Valid |