Has N2180U been in an accident?

Yes. N2180U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N2180U?

N2180U is a 1963 Brantly B-2B (rotorcraft), serial number 342.

N2180U — 1963 Brantly B-2B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N2180U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 342
Manufacturer: Brantly
Model: B-2B
Year: 1963
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09CA068Nov 20, 2008Cedar Hill, TXNo injuries
The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Brantly B-2B).

Jul 14, 2017deregistered — Inverted U S

Frequently asked

Has N2180U been in an accident?: Yes. N2180U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N2180U?: N2180U is a 1963 Brantly B-2B (rotorcraft), serial number 342.

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