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N898ET

Cancelled 2013
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Deregistered aircraft · 1993 Cameron Balloons U S ET-90 · NONE

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Cancelled
October 31, 2013
Status when cancelled
Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number
2901
Year built
1993
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
March 4, 1993
Certificate issued
May 15, 1995
Last registry action
August 25, 1998
Mode S code
AC6382
Owner when cancelled
Village Aeronautics Inc
Location
Louisville, KY
Physical address
Xxx, OK
Owner type
Corporation
Airframe modelCameron Balloons U S ET-90TCDS B4GL · 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 N898ET and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB BFO94LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLouisville, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the landing approach. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft that exceeded the balloon's available climb capability.Apr 26, 1994 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N898ET and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19940426009349AFinal Approach · Louisville, KYUnexpected weather closing in. Elected land in field accross power lines. Downdraft on final. Gondola struck wires.Apr 26, 1994 · Substantial damage