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N1601D

Cancelled 2013
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Deregistered aircraft · Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX · NONE

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Cancelled
July 1, 2013
Status when cancelled
Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number
136
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
August 27, 1987
Certificate issued
September 18, 1987
Last registry action
September 15, 1997
Mode S code
A0F42D
Owner when cancelled
American Hot Airlines Inc
Location
Spokane, WA
Owner type
Corporation
Airframe modelAvian Balloon MAGNUM IXTCDS A4NM · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelNONENone

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N1601D and the event date: after October 18, 1961, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX88LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhoenix, AZDuring a local flight in a hot air balloon, while descending, the deflation line malfunctioned. It was found that the release pulley had no roller and the rope was knotted and jammed in the pulley. The vent could not be activated in this condition.Mar 26, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N1601D and the event date: after October 18, 1961, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19880326006479ALevel Off Touchdown · Phoenix, AZLanded in strong gusty wind. Knotted vent line minus a pulley hung up and broke. Unvented balloon dragged a mile.Mar 26, 1988 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N1601D · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N1601D now.

1961Cessna 170A · S/N 20243Cancelled Oct 18, 1961 · Hoffman Ronald C, Spenard, AK