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N790TC

Cancelled 2010

Deregistered aircraft · 1993 Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8-90 S 2 · NONE

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Cancelled: December 9, 2010
Status when cancelled: Assigned, pending cancellation
Serial number: 2526USA
Year built: 1993
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: January 10, 1994
Last registry action: January 13, 1994
Mode S code: AAB9B1

Airframe modelThunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8-90 S 2TCDS B2EU · 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 N790TC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB DEN99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlbuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper planning for his landing site approach which resulted in the balloon landing in close proximity to electrical transmission lines.Oct 9, 1998 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N790TC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Incident 19981009029069IOps On Grnd From Ldg/Rtrcrft · Albuqerque, NMHot air balloon was landing when the wind shifted, and the acft struck a power line. On 10/09/98, approximately 1011 mountain daylight time, a thunder & colt model AX9, N790TC, operated by Mr. Joseph a. smith was damaged when it draped over a powerline while…Oct 9, 1998 · Minor damage