Flight Tracker
N57194
1980 RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC S-66A
Balloon · None · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NILZ PATRICK
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
TUCSON, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 10, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Aug 25, 1994
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
To show compliance with FAR

Airframe

Manufacturer
RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC
Model
S-66A
Year
1980
Serial Number
S66A-115
Seats
2
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)
A755D0
Mode S Code (Octal)
51652720

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

Mar 16, 2012 Accident Substantial Avra Valley, AZ
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.

NTSB WPR12LA138