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N2037U
1997 AVIAN BALLOON MAGNUM IX
Balloon · None · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NORTHERN LIGHT BALLOON EXPEDITIONS
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SEDONA, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 2, 1998
Airworthiness Date
Nov 12, 1997
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Balloon

Airframe

Manufacturer
AVIAN BALLOON
Model
MAGNUM IX
Year
1997
Serial Number
202
Seats
8
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A088
Mode S Code (Octal)
50320210

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
SALE REPORTED BATTLE GROUND, WA Aug 2, 1993

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 10, 2012 Accident Substantial Sedona, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot of another balloon did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of this balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.

NTSB WPR12CA163
Mar 16, 2002 Accident Substantial Sedona, AZ
Injuries1 serious, 6 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to continue the landing approach after encountering a high wind condition. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use the trees to try and slow the balloon's ground speed.

NTSB LAX02LA111
Mar 16, 1986 Accident Destroyed ORCHARDS, WA
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB SEA86LA078