# Aerostar International RX-7 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7487007 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC - Model: RX-7 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Balloonacy LLC - Registered aircraft: 96 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-rx-7 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013 - [AD 93-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-13): Fuel Hose · Aerostar International 110P, 78C, 90C and 20 more. Effective Oct 15, 1993 - [AD 90-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-25-09): Suspension Cables · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, RX-8 and 8 more. Effective Jan 14, 1991 - [AD 86-10-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-11-R1): Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 1986 - [AD 81-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-02-R1): Hook And Pile Fastener Tape · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 5 more. Effective Mar 8, 1984 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011 ## Registered aircraft (96, first 50) - [N2854A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2854A): [Hodges Eric C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGES%20ERIC%20C), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), S/N RX7-3005 - [N29236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29236): [Atwill John R IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATWILL%20JOHN%20R%20IV), [Vancouver, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Vancouver), built 1986, S/N RX7-3022 - [N29417](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29417): [Sommers Christopher Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20ALAN), [Slatington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Slatington), built 1986, S/N RX7-3028 - [N2941K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2941K): [Williams Scott M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20SCOTT%20M), [Gales Ferry, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Gales%20Ferry), S/N RX7-3026 - [N35541](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35541): [Chando Morghan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHANDO%20MORGHAN%20E), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1988, S/N RX7-3170 - [N3556B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3556B): [Kramer David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20DAVID%20A), [Fort Edward, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Fort%20Edward), built 1988, S/N RX7-3167 - [N3557C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3557C): [Marketing Services Inc Of Pueblo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKETING%20SERVICES%20INC%20OF%20PUEBLO), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1988, S/N RX7-3174 - [N35631](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35631): [Nemesis Balloon Team LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEMESIS%20BALLOON%20TEAM%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1988, S/N RX7-3186 - [N3566K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3566K): [Newberg Edgar T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWBERG%20EDGAR%20T), [Hector, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hector), built 1988, S/N RX7-3192 - [N35693](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35693): [Hatfield Jason G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATFIELD%20JASON%20G), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), S/N RX7-3195 - [N35694](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35694): [Oswald Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSWALD%20DONALD%20W), [Palmdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palmdale), built 1988, S/N RX7-3196 - [N3578D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3578D): [Mccombs Audrey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOMBS%20AUDREY%20L), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N RX7-3211 - [N35863](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35863): [Mouser Emily S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUSER%20EMILY%20S), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), S/N RX7-3253 - [N36497](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36497): [Salsbury David K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALSBURY%20DAVID%20K), [Jackson, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Jackson), S/N RX7-3258 - [N4204N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4204N): [Hitron John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HITRON%20JOHN%20W), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), S/N RX7 3020 - [N5111C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5111C): [Young Carl E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20CARL%20E), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), S/N RX7-3333 - [N51267](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51267): [Stockley Don](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOCKLEY%20DON), [Murray, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Murray), built 1999, S/N RX7-3334 - [N51371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51371): [Balloonacy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONACY%20LLC), [Fayetteville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fayetteville), built 1999, S/N RX7-3335 - [N51417](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51417): [Green Kevin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20KEVIN%20M), [Gilmer, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gilmer), S/N RX7-3336 - [N5236E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5236E): [Miller Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20MICHAEL%20J), [Grafton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Grafton), S/N RX7-3338 - [N52455](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52455): [Bullock John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULLOCK%20JOHN%20W), [Wausau, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wausau), built 1999, S/N RX7-3340 - [N5274T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5274T): [Noel Benjie B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOEL%20BENJIE%20B), [West Monroe, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/West%20Monroe), S/N RX7-3341 - [N5291V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5291V): [Willamette Aerostat Society](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLAMETTE%20AEROSTAT%20SOCIETY), [Albany, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Albany), built 2001, S/N RX7-3342 - [N53081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53081): [Mcdevitt Daniel B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDEVITT%20DANIEL%20B), [Galway, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Galway), built 2002, S/N RX7-3344 - [N5308N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5308N): [Kramer David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20DAVID), [Fort Edward, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Fort%20Edward), built 2001, S/N RX7-3343 - [N53177](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53177): [Dakota Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Hot Spring, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hot%20Spring), S/N RX7-3346 - [N53186](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53186): [Day Darrell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAY%20DARRELL), [Rock Island, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rock%20Island), S/N RX7-3347 - [N63158](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63158): [Mueller Sheila K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUELLER%20SHEILA%20K), [Evans City, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Evans%20City), built 1991, S/N RX7-3261 - [N63528](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63528): [Light Flight Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHT%20FLIGHT%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Whiteford, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Whiteford), S/N RX7-3234 - [N6356W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6356W): [Hudson Seth D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDSON%20SETH%20D), [College Station, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/College%20Station), S/N RX7-3239 - [N63748](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63748): [Breeden Timothy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREEDEN%20TIMOTHY%20M), [Spanaway, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spanaway), S/N RX7-3263 - [N64036](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64036): [Oleary Timothy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLEARY%20TIMOTHY%20M), [Aliquippa, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Aliquippa), built 1987, S/N RX7-3032 - [N6407S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6407S): [Dzilinski Gene S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DZILINSKI%20GENE%20S), [Lehigh Acres, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lehigh%20Acres), built 1987, S/N RX7-3034 - [N6409V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6409V): [Light Flight Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHT%20FLIGHT%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Bel Air, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Bel%20Air), built 1986, S/N RX7-3037 - [N6413N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6413N): [Muscutt Barbara C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSCUTT%20BARBARA%20C), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N RX7-3039 - [N6420H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6420H): [Harrison Kenneth E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRISON%20KENNETH%20E), [Redondo Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redondo%20Beach), built 1986, S/N RX7-3044 - [N6422C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6422C): [Mccourt Kimberly Royal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOURT%20KIMBERLY%20ROYAL), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), S/N RX7-3045 - [N6429M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6429M): [Ingraham John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INGRAHAM%20JOHN%20D), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1987, S/N RX7-3054 - [N6443F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6443F): [Speicher Kerry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEICHER%20KERRY%20J), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), S/N RX7-3073 - [N6447N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6447N): [Poulsen Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POULSEN%20KEVIN%20J), [Chesterfield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesterfield), S/N RX7-3077 - [N6459A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6459A): [Fitzgerald William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITZGERALD%20WILLIAM%20J), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1986, S/N RX7-3082 - [N64779](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64779): [Sweeny Bryan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEENY%20BRYAN), [Silverdale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Silverdale), built 1987, S/N RX7-3091 - [N6478X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6478X): [Devery Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEVERY%20THOMAS%20E), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1987, S/N RX7-3092 - [N6484E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6484E): [Light Flight Balloons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHT%20FLIGHT%20BALLOONS%20INC), [Bel Air, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Bel%20Air), S/N RX7-3100 - [N6486Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6486Y): [Reeder Kylee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REEDER%20KYLEE), [Smartsville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Smartsville), built 1988, S/N RX7-3076 - [N64999](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64999): [Fox Wayne G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOX%20WAYNE%20G), [Belle Mead, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Belle%20Mead), built 1987, S/N RX7-3121 - [N6502V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6502V): [Hanson Gregory K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20GREGORY%20K), [House Springs, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/House%20Springs), built 1987, S/N RX7-3124 - [N6519Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6519Q): [Fox Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOX%20THOMAS%20B), [Steamboat Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Steamboat%20Springs), built 1966, S/N RX7-3066 - [N6569X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6569X): [Sproul Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPROUL%20KEITH%20A), [North Brunswick, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/North%20Brunswick), S/N RX7-3148 - [N65778](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65778): [Gallagher Eric J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALLAGHER%20ERIC%20J), [Downingtown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Downingtown), S/N RX7-3162 All 96: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-rx-7/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (11) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA24LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA382), Sep 13, 2024: Aerostar International RX-7 (N53081), Amsterdam, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during final approach for landing. - [NTSB GAA20CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA012), Oct 7, 2019: Aerostar International RX 7 (N9126K), Rio Rancho, NM, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a postaccident fire. - [NTSB CEN10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA010), Oct 5, 2009: Aerostar International RX-7 (N9126K), Albuquerque, NM, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger. - [NTSB CHI04CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA191), Jul 25, 2004: Aerostar RX-7 (N7144Y), Wausau, WI, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to compensation for the turbulence and wind conditions. Contributing factors were the variable winds and the turbulence. - [NTSB LAX03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA095), Feb 22, 2003: Aerostar RX-7 (N6413N), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision. - [NTSB LAX99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA229), Jun 26, 1999: Aerostar Rally RX-7 (N6426K), Prescott Valley, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. - [NTSB LAX97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA124), Mar 16, 1997: Aerostar RX7 (N71150), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from another balloon, while landing in a crowded area. - [NTSB FTW94FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA287), Sep 4, 1994: Aerostar RX-7 (N3578D), Fountain, CO, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING DURING LANDING IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH WIND. - [NTSB CHI94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA132), Apr 16, 1994: Aerostar RX-7 (N6408F), Augusta, KS, no damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN PERFORMED BY THE BALLOON PILOT. - [NTSB LAX90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA048), Dec 2, 1989: Aerostar RX-7 (N64997), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: VARIABLE AND HIGH WIND CONDITIONS. - [NTSB ATL87LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA207), Jul 9, 1987: Aerostar RX-7 (N2897H), Crestwood, KY, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (25) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240913013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240913013619A), Sep 13, 2024: Aerostar International Inc RX-7 (N53081), Charlton, NY, Substantial damage. On September 13, 2024, a manned balloon operated by a single pilot and no additional persons on board contacted utility lines during descent to a field for… - [Incident 20211004016969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211004016969I), Oct 4, 2021: Aerostar International Inc RX-7 (N6502K), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On October 4, 2021, at 0845 MDT, an Aerostar international, inc. balloon, N6502K,[privacy data omitted] made a hard landing near topeka street sw in… - [Accident 20191007023419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191007023419A), Oct 7, 2019: Aerostar International Inc RX-7 (N9126K), Rio Rancho, NM, Substantial damage. On October 7,2019, at 0900 MDT, an Aerostar International Inc RX-7, N9126K, [privacy data omitted], experienced a hard landing approximately 021.87 degrees,… - [Incident 20160715013789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160715013789I), Jul 15, 2016: Aerostar International Inc RX-7 (N36497), Jackson, MI, Minor damage. While descending to the east into a rising sun for landing in an open field the upper suspension framework of the balloon gondola struck and broke a… - [Accident 20091005020069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091005020069A), Oct 5, 2009: Raven RX7 (N9126K), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On October 5, 2009 at 0802 MDT N9126K, an Aerostar RX-7 hot air balloon, struck a tent supporting structure while approaching a target area during a balloon… - [Incident 20070908018329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070908018329I), Sep 8, 2007: Raven RX7 (N6356W), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On September 8, 2007, at 0900 MDT, an Aerostar Raven RX-7 hot air balloon, N6356W, registered to the pilot, collided with a street sign during landing in… - [Incident 20050911020259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050911020259I), Sep 11, 2005: Raven RX7 (N6459A), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On September 11, 2005, at approximately 0820 CDT local time, an Aerostar balloon model RX7-100, N6459A, impacted a powerline breaking two wires during… - [Accident 20040724028349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040724028349A), Jul 24, 2004: Raven RX7 (N7144Y), Wausua, WI. (-23) Balloon was launched during calm wind conditions approximately 5 miles west of wausau, WI. Shortly after launch, thermals and wind shear were encountered… - [Incident 20040628011379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040628011379I), Jun 28, 2004: Raven RX7 (N6356W), Idaho Falls, ID. (-23) On 06-28-2004 at 0930 MDT, N6356W, a Raven RX7 balloon piloted by david d. meyer cut power wires while attempting to land in a vacant field. The flight… - [Accident 20030222002109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030222002109A), Feb 22, 2003: Raven RX7 (N6413N), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. (.19) On February 22, 2003, at 0851 pacific standard time, an Aerostar RX-7 balloon, N6413N, collided with a power line while maneuvering to land in a meadow… - [Incident 20020413005939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020413005939I), Apr 13, 2002: Raven RX7 (N91021), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On April 13, 2002, at 0826 MDT, an Aerostar RX-7 balloon, N91021, registered to blair kaufman, hit a powerline with the bottom third of the basket after… - [Incident 20010211003239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010211003239I), Feb 11, 2001: Raven RX7 (N35863), North Huntingto, PA. (-23) North huntington township police officer[privacy data omitted]stated that he responed to a call that a hot air balloon was flying low over a housing area… - [Accident 19990626022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990626022359A), Jun 26, 1999: Raven RX7 (N6426K), Prescott Valley, AZ, Substantial damage. On June 26, 1999, at 0615 hours mountain standard time, an Aerostar RX-7, N6426K, fell to the ground after colliding with power lines near Prescott Valley,… - [Incident 19990411037879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990411037879I), Apr 11, 1999: Raven RX7 (N6407S), Lakeland, FL. (-23) During the sun n fun hound and hare race, the pilot had to inflate the balloon three times because of a clip that kept coming loose. The pilot stated… - [Accident 19970316003259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970316003259A), Mar 16, 1997: Raven RX7 (N71150), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Landed in crowded area. Bounced caught edge of parked unmanned balloon ripping its envel open. - [Incident 19961011043329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961011043329I), Oct 11, 1996: Raven RX7 (N9098F), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Narrative: balloon was landing at 8800 and 2nd. Ground crew was waiting at field. Pilot released top panel and crew grabbed basket as it touched down. The… - [Accident 19940904026729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940904026729A), Sep 4, 1994: Raven RX7 (N3578D), Fountain, CO. Landed hard. Fell over. Passenger fell out. Hit by basket. Balloon rose. Pilot fell 25FT. Passenger vented balloon. - [Accident 19940416014299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940416014299A), Apr 16, 1994: Raven RX7 (N6408F), Augusta, KS. Student balloon pilot made hard practice landing. Passenger received a broken ankle. - [Incident 19910810044299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910810044299I), Aug 10, 1991: Raven RX7 (N6580B), Centerville, OH, Minor damage. As balloon attempted to lift off a sudden gust of wind caused aircraft to move sideways. Hit a lightpole. - [Incident 19901231062009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901231062009I), Dec 31, 1990: Raven RX7 (N35650), Albuquerque, NM. Balloon had a bounced landing. Passenger twisted an ankle. - [Incident 19900909046749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900909046749I), Sep 9, 1990: Raven RX7 (N2855E), Sassamansville, PA. Balloon struck wires on approach to field. Pilot stated he did not see wire due to sun in his eyes. - [Incident 19900107006449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900107006449I), Jan 7, 1990: Raven RX7 (N3557C), Kiowa, CO. Made a hard landing due to winds. Dumped out pilot. Went airborne again. Passenger landed balloon later. - [Accident 19891202049169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891202049169A), Dec 2, 1989: Raven RX7 (N64997), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. Encountered windshift on landing on third attempt to land. Impact was hard and a passenger was seriously injured. - [Incident 19871213082439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871213082439I), Dec 13, 1987: Raven RX7 (N6407S), Ft Myers, FL, Minor damage. Applied too much heat attempting to avoid powerlines. Over vented. Could not recover. Hit powerlines. - [Accident 19870709037459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870709037459A), Jul 9, 1987: Raven RX7 (N2897H), Crestwood, KY, Substantial damage. Collided with powerlines on climbing after aborting landing. Caught fire. Student pilot jumped from balloon. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AU970430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970430), Mar 16, 1997: MANIFOLD. BROKEN. (AUS) BALLOON PROPANE GAS TANK MANIFOLD FAILED AT BRASS NIPPLE - LOSS OF PROPANE GAS INTO ATMOSPHERE (POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD)- CAUSED BY EXTENSION OF F ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (13) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X - [STC SB01030CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01030CH): Replace Aerostar Basket/BurnerFuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB146CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB146CH): Replace Aerostar Basket/Burner with a Cameron Basket/Burner. Balloonacy LLC - [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc - [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SB03337CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03337CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301C-4, S/N 9465; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CB579-M1, S/N S5148 S5149. Replace the Aerostar International fuel tanks with the Cameron Balloons Fuel Tanks, Part Number CBUS1050D, S/Ns 230171, 230177, and 230202. Nathan W. Dieringer - [STC SB03216CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03216CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Brad Craig - [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00601NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00601NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SA5469NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5469NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc - [STC SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc - [STC SB9WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB9WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (16) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [P/N SAT-52934](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F016F302F9BF91B986257D510058B55D.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Spring Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52934 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51982-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ED200106207BCA2A86257D510058B4BE.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Rip Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-7 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51880-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6F5E43A965C049186257D510058BDA5.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-1 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-17982](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BF0AF5DE6063474E86257D510058AFF4.0001): Skirt RX6/7 HPII. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 17982 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-53114](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9BA5B743A0997A6286257D510058B3CE.0001): Skirt Dipper RX6/RX7 ELS/ELSS. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 53114 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52545](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/91870D2E41EB2F6586257D510058B23E.0001): Skirt Dipper RX6/RX7. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52545 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51880-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C7CA2F43552825386257D510058BDCC.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 7/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-2 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52957](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5E1E9E2FCEE43D4A86257D510058B78D.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52957 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-51880-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/59CB9A82C9EEA8BB86257D510058BDF4.0001): Spring Pocket Back-up Rect.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-5 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52264-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/41448C9F775B8D4986257D510058BE6D.0001): Red Deflation Strap 94-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-10 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52948](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11EFB5BA1D89129586257D510058B6C5.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52948 · Sep 10, 2014 - [ARP52824-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F0B3BE19A2243C2586257B080075B585.0001): Cable Pair B, 4 point, RX7/RX8/RXS8, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-3 · Jan 24, 2013 - [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000 - [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997 - [RP106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F40D8320748DE92D8525703F004DD363.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17312 Gores 1-12 Station 7.02-75.21 · Oct 5, 1994 - [Dwg 100-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1406C80067C79ECF8525703D006949BF.0001): Refueling Adaptor. Balloons Unlimited of Wis Inc · Modification part · Dec 12, 1993 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Raven Industries RALLY RX7](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-rally-rx7): 27 registered aircraft, registry code 7480503 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.