Pilatus · piston trainer
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander accident history and safety score
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander appears in 2 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
72%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
3.3/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8.5/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander** (piston trainer class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **64**.
Calculated Policy Score
69
Increased claim probability. Underwriters may require mandatory recurrence training warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
General Aviation / Trainer layout (Max pax: 4)
Standard Seats
Capacity: 4 seats
Seat Pitch
34 in
Seat Width
16 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
None
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
220 km/h / 118 knots
10,000 ft (3,050 m)
800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)
900 km (485 nmi)
1x Lycoming piston engine
Single fixed-pitch propeller
Mode-A/C transponder
1200 (Standard Trainer VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Similar Models
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
2018-12-08
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander VH-OBL occurrence at 101 km WSW of Hobart, TAS
101 km WSW of Hobart, TAS · Par-Avion
1
Fatalities
2018-06-30
IRMA/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander V3-HFB occurrence at San Pedro Airport (SPR)
San Pedro Airport (SPR) · Maya Island Air
0
Fatalities
2017-12-23
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander P2-ISM occurrence at 11,3 km S of Dinangat Village
11,3 km S of Dinangat Village · North Coast Aviation
1
Fatalities
2017-07-25
PADC/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander 8R-GRA occurrence at 0,25 km from Eteringbang Airport (SYET)
0,25 km from Eteringbang Airport (SYET) · Roraima Airways
1
Fatalities
2014-09-28
PADC/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander N906GD occurrence at Ceiba-José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR/TJRV)
Ceiba-José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR/TJRV) · Air Flamenco
0
Fatalities
2014-07-06
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander 9Q-CYA occurrence at near Chirundu
near Chirundu · International Trans Air Business - ITAB
0
Fatalities
2013-10-06
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander N909GD occurrence at 6,5 km W off Cayo Luis Peña
6,5 km W off Cayo Luis Peña · Air Flamenco
1
Fatalities
2009-09-06
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander VQ-TAH occurrence at Grand Turk Island Airport (GDT)
Grand Turk Island Airport (GDT) · Turks & Caicos National Airline
0
Fatalities
2009-04-02
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander RP-C764 occurrence at Barangay San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan
Barangay San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan · Chemtrad Aviation
7
Fatalities
2008-02-02
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander VP-AAG occurrence at Anguilla-Wallblake Airport (AXA)
Anguilla-Wallblake Airport (AXA) · Air Montserrat, lsf Trans Anguilla Airways
0
Fatalities
2007-08-26
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander occurrence at La Ceiba-Goloson International Airport (LCE)
La Ceiba-Goloson International Airport (LCE) · Honduras Air
0
Fatalities
2007-04-03
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander BDF-05 occurrence at Belize coast
Belize coast · Belize Defence Force
0
Fatalities
2004-09-29
IRMA/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander N902GD occurrence at ca 1 km N off Vega Baja
ca 1 km N off Vega Baja · Air Flamenco
1
Fatalities
2004-09-23
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander N6522T occurrence at Hallo Bay, AK
Hallo Bay, AK · Homer Air
0
Fatalities
2001-09-22
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander PT-KTQ occurrence at 39 km W of Rio Branco Airport, AC (RBR)
39 km W of Rio Branco Airport, AC (RBR) · Fundação Nacional do Índio - FUNAI
0
Fatalities
2001-06-27
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander VT-DYZ occurrence at 3 nm S of Vulcan, Alberta
3 nm S of Vulcan, Alberta · Agni Aviation
0
Fatalities
2000-05-22
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander occurrence at Erave Airport (ERE)
Erave Airport (ERE) · MAF PNG - Mission Aviation Fellowship
0
Fatalities
1999-11-19
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander N907VL occurrence at Anguilla-Wallblake Airport (AXA)
Anguilla-Wallblake Airport (AXA) · Vieques Air Link
0
Fatalities
1999-01-25
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander HP-987XI occurrence at San Blas Airport (NBL)
San Blas Airport (NBL) · ANSA - Aerolineas Nacionales
Fatalities
1998-12-07
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander C-FCVK occurrence at Baie Comeau Airport, QC (YBC)
Baie Comeau Airport, QC (YBC) · Air Satellite
7
Fatalities
1998-01-05
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander DQ-FDW occurrence at Malololailai Airport (PTF)
Malololailai Airport (PTF) · Sunflower Airlines
0
Fatalities
1997-12-31
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander HP-986PS occurrence at 6,5 km from Rio Sidra Airport (RSI)
6,5 km from Rio Sidra Airport (RSI) · PARSA
10
Fatalities
1997-08-07
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander N1202S occurrence at Fajardo Airport (FAJ)
Fajardo Airport (FAJ) · Aero Bieke
0
Fatalities
1997-03-07
IRMA/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander N851JA occurrence at near Guapiles
near Guapiles · Travelair
0
Fatalities
1996-11-27
PADC/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander 8R-GRA occurrence at near Ebini
near Ebini · Roraima Airways
0
Fatalities