# N9023Z: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 3
- Last cancelled: June 8, 2018
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9023Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9023Z

## Aircraft that carried N9023Z

- [Cancelled 2018-06-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9023Z-2018-06-08): Brantly B-2B, S/N 2021, built 2001. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Kukucka Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUKUCKA%20MARK%20A), [Kingsville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Kingsville)
- [Cancelled 1997-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9023Z-1997-02-11): Balloon Works FIREFLY 8, S/N F8350. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Napa Valley Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAPA%20VALLEY%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Yountville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yountville)
- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9023Z-undated): Robinson Helicopter R22, S/N 0037

## NTSB investigations on N9023Z (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA14CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA259), May 25, 2014: Brantly B 2B (N9023Z), Essex, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during landing resulting in a hard landing and a roll over.
- [NTSB CEN09CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA511), Aug 9, 2009: Brantly B-2B (N9023Z), Martinsville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action to abort the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX90LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA279), Aug 7, 1990: Balloon Works Firefly 8 (N9023Z), Napa, CA, no damage. Probable cause: THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A PROBABLE MICROBURST WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH DOWN DRAFTS AND WINDS BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE BALLOON.
- [NTSB CHI80FEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI02-128917), Oct 20, 1980: Robinson R-22 (N9023Z), Marlboro, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9023Z (5)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20140525008899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140525008899A), May 25, 2014: Brantly B-2B (N9023Z), Hart Miller Isl, MD, Substantial damage. After a thorough preflight, [privacy data omitted] and his passenger [privacy data omitted] departed martin state airport (kmtn). [privacy data omitted] Is not…
- [Accident 20090809049149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090809049149A), Aug 9, 2009: Brantly B-2B (N9023Z), Martinsville, IN, Substantial damage. In preparation for a scheduled rotorcraft rating check ride, the pilot was practicing autorotation maneuvers in close proximity to, and north of, a bean field.…
- [Incident 20040623035689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040623035689I), Jun 23, 2004: Hynes B2B (N9023Z), Frankenmuth, MI, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] because he was taxiing 4 feet off the ground when he lost control in mild wind conditions.
- [Accident 19900807031079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807031079A), Aug 7, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY8 (N9023Z), Napa, CA. Encountered severe wind gusts and downdraft. Ground impact injured passenger. Thunderstorm 30 miles north.
- [Accident 19801020057819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801020057819A), Oct 20, 1980: Robsin R22 (N9023Z), Marlboro, OH, Substantial damage. Student allowed rotor RPM to decay on practice autorotation. CFI unable to correct. Made hard crash landing.

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