# N2183U: 1963 Brantly B-2B, registration cancelled 2017-04-07

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 7, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Brantly B-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2b) (registry code 1440506)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2H2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 345
- Year built: 1963
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: May 10, 1999
- Last registry action: May 20, 2008
- Mode S code: A1DA0E
- Owner when cancelled: [Spinelli Peter J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPINELLI%20PETER%20J%20JR)
- Location: [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.7114° N, 86.7465° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 35758, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2183U
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2183U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2183U-2017-04-07

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Brantly B-2B: https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2b.md

## NTSB investigations (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 ATL06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA059), Apr 2, 2006: Brantly Helicopter B2B (N2183U), Cullman, AL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience…
- [NTSB ANC79DAG78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG78), Aug 13, 1979: Brantly B-2B (N2183U), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE40), Jul 15, 1977: Brantly B2B (N2183U), Ringwood, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0043), Dec 18, 1966: Brantly B-2B (N2183U), Wyola, MT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20060401004719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060401004719A), Apr 1, 2006: Hynes B2B (N2183U), Cullman, AL, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] departed from his privately owned heliport located on his property adjacent to his residence [privacy data omitted] .…
- [Accident 19790813021879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790813021879A), Aug 13, 1979: Hynes B2B (N2183U), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. Helicopter landing off airport encountered downdraft and landed short on unsuitable terrain.
- [Accident 19770715029319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770715029319A), Jul 15, 1977: Hynes B2B (N2183U), Ringwood, IL, Substantial damage. 1/8 Inch pollen build-up on t/r blades. Pollen residue found on destroyed m/r blades.

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