# N890VB: 2011 Ultramagic M-90

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Ultramagic M-90](https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-m-90) (registry code 9130005, 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: 90/115
- Year built: 2011
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
- Airworthiness date: August 8, 2011
- Certificate issued: May 23, 2023
- Expires: May 31, 2030
- Mode S code: AC4731
- Registered owner: [Vista Balloon LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VISTA%20BALLOON%20LLC)
- Location: [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 45.4403° N, 122.6159° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97222, 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=890VB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N890VB

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): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Ultramagic M-90)

- [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 GAA15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA038), Apr 12, 2015: Ultramagic M90 - NO Series (N890VB), Sherwood, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20150412004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150412004189A), Apr 12, 2015: Ultramagic M-90 (N890VB), Sherwood, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot of manned free hot air balloon with two pax was making an approach to a field for landing. He noted livestock in the field and opted to try for the next…

## 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) (1)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Ultramagic M-90)

- [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC

## Related

- Other Ultramagic M-90 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-m-90/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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