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N20146

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1996 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX · NONE

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Cancelled: November 8, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 184
Year built: 1996
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: May 10, 1996
Certificate issued: June 5, 1996
Last registry action: June 16, 1999
Mode S code: A198BD
Owner when cancelled: American Hot Airlines Inc
Location: Tigard, OR
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelAvian Balloon MAGNUM IXTCDS A4NM · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine 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 N20146 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA97FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDonald, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree that was located on the edge of the field in which he was attempting to land.Aug 3, 1997 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N20146 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19970803020359AFinal Approach · Donald, ORBalloon landing to refuel, hit a tree, spilled occupants onto ground, then crashed. (.4)while attempting to land on the edge of an open field under near-calm conditions, the pilot allowed the balloon to settle into the top of a coniferous tree. As the balloon…Aug 3, 1997 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal