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N500UM
2019 ULTRAMAGIC S A N-500
Balloon · None · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RANDY LONG COMPANIES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 15, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Apr 2, 2019
Expires
May 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Balloon

Airframe

Manufacturer
ULTRAMAGIC S A
Model
N-500
Year
2019
Serial Number
500/18
Seats
1
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)
A63BBE
Mode S Code (Octal)
51435676

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.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 2, 2021 Accident Minor Phoenix, AZ
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

NTSB WPR21LA191
Sep 18, 2020 Accident Peoria, AZ
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.

NTSB WPR20LA333