# N500UM: 2019 Ultramagic S A N-500

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ultramagic S A N-500](https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-s-a-n-500) (registry code 9130018, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS B02CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B02CE) (Ultramagic S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 500/18
- Year built: 2019
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: April 2, 2019
- Certificate issued: May 15, 2019
- Expires: May 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A63BBE
- Registered owner: [Randy Long Companies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDY%20LONG%20COMPANIES%20LLC)
- Location: [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 33.7624° N, 111.9191° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85266, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=500UM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500UM

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Ultramagic S A N-500)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR21LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA191), May 2, 2021: Ultramagic S A N-500 (N500UM), Phoenix, AZ, minor damage. 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 WPR20LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA333), Sep 18, 2020: Ultramagic N500 (N500UM), Peoria, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20210502005379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210502005379A), May 2, 2021: Ultramagic S A N-500 (N500UM), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. After changing the departure location due to winds, balloon departed on an approximate 45 minute flight. PIC was reported to police from passengers onboard…
- [Accident 20200918020289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200918020289A), Sep 18, 2020: Ultramagic S A N-500 (N500UM), Peoria, AZ, No damage. [privacy data omitted] Launched a hot air balloon tour from an off airport location near north valley parkway/dove valley road to another off airport location…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Ultramagic S A N-500 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-s-a-n-500/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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