N2482Z

Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1980 Piccard AX-6 · NONE

Cancelled: October 18, 2012
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 482
Year built: 1980
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: April 10, 1980
Certificate issued: August 6, 1980
Last registry action: November 17, 2009
Mode S code: A2506D
Owner when cancelled: Detroit News
Location: Detroit, MI
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelPiccard AX-6TCDS A18WE · 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 N2482Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI80DEC29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPontiac, MIAug 9, 1980 · No damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2482Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19800809035999AFinal Approach · Pontiac, MIBalloon was drifting toward power lines on level-off for landing. CFI pulled rip cord. Made hard landing.Aug 9, 1980