# N9023Z: 2001 Brantly B-2B, registration cancelled 2018-06-08

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 8, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Brantly B-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/brantly-b-2b) (registry code 1440506)
- Engine: [Lycoming O-360-A1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-a1a) (registry code 41594)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2H2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H2), [TCDS E-286](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-286) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2021
- Year built: 2001
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: December 14, 2001
- Certificate issued: January 22, 2015
- Last registry action: January 22, 2015
- Mode S code: AC7973
- Owner when cancelled: [Kukucka Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUKUCKA%20MARK%20A)
- Location: [Kingsville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Kingsville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.4490° N, 76.4133° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 21087, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9023Z
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9023Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9023Z-2018-06-08

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

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2004FA0000689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000689), Jun 23, 2004: SHAFT. FAILED. TAIL ROTOR DRIVE FROM 90 GEARBOX TO TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX FAIL AT ATTACHING POINT IN TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX. BY THE DISCOLORATION OF THE BREAK IT APPEARS THAT IT HAD P

## NTSB investigations (2)

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.

## 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 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.

## Other aircraft with N9023Z

- [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

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