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N71072

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1995 Aerostar International S-57A · NONE

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Registered owners
Matney Dallas LMatney Janet L
Location
Sparta, MO
Owner type
Co-owned
Serial number
S57A-3180
Year built
1995
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
December 18, 1995
Certificate issued
April 16, 1999
Expires
January 31, 2030
Mode S code
A97F75
Aerostar International S-57AAirframe model · 1 seat · 38 registeredTCDS A15CEAirframe · Aerostar International S-57AEngine modelNONE

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

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1991In forceSuperseded2026

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB CHI05CA133Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSparta, MOThe pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate due to the wind gust resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the tree struck during the landing.May 28, 2005 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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

Accident 20050527009669ALevel Off Touchdown · Sparta, MO(-23) As the pilot was attempting to land near a small group of people, a sudden gust of wind came up and began blowing the balloon toward power lines. To avoid the power lines he opened the burner to maximum until he was above the wires. Once above them he…May 27, 2005 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N71072General 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 Aerostar International S-57A aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 17

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