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N4522E

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Head Balloons AX8-88

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Registered owner
Trippe Christopher P
Location
Natchez, MS
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
183
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Certificate issued
November 5, 2018
Expires
November 30, 2028
Mode S code
A57C2D
Head Balloons AX8-88Airframe model · 4 seats · 86 registeredTCDS A29SOAirframe · Head Balloons AX8-88

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

Airframe · Head Balloons AX8-88

AD 2013-03-10HardwareEffective Mar 19, 2013

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations · 2

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

NTSB ERA23LA315Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGuilford, CTThe pilot’s inadequate supervision of the boarding process and the ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb.Jul 24, 2023 · No damageNTSB SEA02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVictor, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing resulting in the balloon's impacting the wires. Contributing factors were the power lines and strong winds existent at the time.Jul 5, 2002 · Substantial damage
Investigations on N4522E not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N4522E, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the investigation describes another aircraft.

NTSB CHI82DA164Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Brookville, OHOn takeoff with 3 passengers and full fuel the pilot pulled the nose up and pushed the nose back down to build airpseed. The aircraft became uncontrollable, veered to the left, nosed over impacting the ground left wing first. The field elevation is 1040 feet…May 13, 1982 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230723010369AGuilford, CTOn July 23, 2023 at approximately 2142 EST, a Head balloons AX8-88 was providing tethered rides at the [privacy data omitted] to observe a laser light show. The pilot had been operating the balloon for approximately 3 hours and as witnesses stated there was…Jul 23, 2023 · No damageAccident 20020705015209AVictor, ID(.19) On July 5, 2002, approximately 0720 mountain daylight time, a Head balloons, inc. AX8-88, N4522E, registered to and being operated by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted power lines while landing approximately one mile…Jul 5, 2002 · No damage
Reports on N4522E not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N4522E, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Accident 19820513015679AGulstm AA5B · Brookville, OHAircraft stalled and crashed just after lift off.May 13, 1982 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N4522EGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Head Balloons AX8-88 aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 10

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

Airframe · Head Balloons AX8-88

STC SB10564SCInstallation of Night Position LightsHighland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682XSTC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsAlbuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.STC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaBalloonacy, Ltd. LLCSTC SB00463ATInstallation of Cameran basket and burner systemsHead Balloons IncSTC SL2263SOInstallation of Aerostar (Raven) Models CW, W, and RW basket and burner systems.Head Balloons IncSTC SB02317ATInstallation of Sky Balloons (TC B01CE) baskets (sizes: 1.29m X 1.07M, 1.55M X 1.19M, and 1.80M X 1.29M) and burners (BR1 double burner and BR2 Mistral Double Burner) under Head Balloons' Model AX7-77, AX7-77b, AX8-88, AX8-88b, AX8-105 and AX9-118 envelopes.Head Balloons IncSTC SL2407SOAttachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Adams Balloon Loft Model A50/A50S basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components.Head Balloons IncSTC SB01867ATAttachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Lindstrand Balloon basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components.Head Balloons Inc.STC SB01048ATInstallation of Thunder and Colt40X40, 40X48, 40X54, and 40X60 basket assemblies.Head Balloons Inc.STC SL1748SOInstallation of Balloon Works sizes3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.0 baskets.Head Balloons Inc

Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 2

These aircraft carried N4522E before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

1974Champion 7DC · S/N 7DC-130Cancelled May 15, 1974 · Exported to Canada · Built 1948 · Mesaba Aviation, Grand Rapids, MNUndatedGulfstream American AA-5B · S/N AA5B1082Cancellation date not recorded · Triennial form not returned