Flight Tracker
N4001B
2012 HEAD BALLOONS INC AX8-88
Balloon · None · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BRISTOL DAVID W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SAUTEE, GA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 14, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Feb 14, 2012
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
Balloon

Airframe

Manufacturer
HEAD BALLOONS INC
Model
AX8-88
Year
2012
Serial Number
418
Seats
4
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4AF1E
Mode S Code (Octal)
51127436

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: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
- - -
INCOME PROPERTIES STOCKTON, CA Mar 22, 2000

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Sep 23, 1994 Accident Substantial CHICO, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the student pilot's improper use of the flight controls. The student pilot's lack of experience in the helicopter is a factor in this accident.

NTSB LAX94LA374
Aug 16, 1984 Accident Destroyed ANTIGO, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB CHI84LA349