# Aerostar International RX 8 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7487008 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC - Model: RX 8 - 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: 213 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-rx-8 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 ## 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 (213, first 50) - [N1099R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1099R): [Timblin Joel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMBLIN%20JOEL%20R), [Plum City, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Plum%20City), built 2002, S/N RX8-3363 - [N1424P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1424P): [Stardrifter Hot Air Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARDRIFTER%20HOT%20AIR%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Oakdale, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Oakdale), built 2001, S/N 3343 - [N218ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218ET): [Obryan Glen D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBRYAN%20GLEN%20D), [Shelby, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Shelby), built 1994, S/N RX8-3188 - [N21BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21BP): [Griffes Russell N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFES%20RUSSELL%20N), [Orem, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Orem), built 1991, S/N RX8-3136 - [N313LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313LT): [Letherer Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LETHERER%20STEVEN%20C), [Farwell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Farwell), built 1999, S/N RX8-3319 - [N35773](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35773): [Tobin Joshua Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOBIN%20JOSHUA%20LEE), [Belen, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Belen), built 2002, S/N RX8-3356 - [N3578N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3578N): [Odom David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODOM%20DAVID%20R), [Gainesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Gainesville), S/N RX8-3013 - [N3581D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3581D): [Brown Charles S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20CHARLES%20S%20JR), [Mount Washington, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Mount%20Washington), built 1989, S/N RX8-3023 - [N3595C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3595C): [Oliviann Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVIANN%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Hodgenville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hodgenville), S/N RX8-3001 - [N35972](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35972): [Simmons Barbara A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20BARBARA%20A), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1989, S/N RX8-3009 - [N3598S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3598S): [Kilgore Paul J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILGORE%20PAUL%20J), [Calcium, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Calcium), built 1989, S/N RX8-3005 - [N3611G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3611G): [Nilz Patrick Shawn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILZ%20PATRICK%20SHAWN), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N RX8-3031 - [N3625Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3625Q): [Uhlman James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UHLMAN%20JAMES%20A), [Bismarck, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Bismarck), S/N RX8-3041 - [N3625S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3625S): [Cooper William C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOPER%20WILLIAM%20C%20JR), [Delhi, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Delhi), built 1990, S/N RX8-3042 - [N3633Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3633Y): [Carpenter David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20DAVID%20A), [Stoddard, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Stoddard), built 1989, S/N RX8-3047 - [N3639X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3639X): [Richardson Sean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDSON%20SEAN%20M), [Kannapolis, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Kannapolis), built 1990, S/N RX83058 - [N36467](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36467): [Thum Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUM%20KEVIN), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1990, S/N RX8-3063 - [N3647A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3647A): [Sowers William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOWERS%20WILLIAM%20H), [Santa Rosa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa), S/N RX8-3064 - [N3647B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3647B): [Pratt Thomas V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRATT%20THOMAS%20V), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), built 1990, S/N RX8-3065 - [N4006G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4006G): [Whisenhunt Paula L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHISENHUNT%20PAULA%20L), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 1996, S/N RX8-3282 - [N4025S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4025S): [Aaaa Education Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AAAA%20EDUCATION%20FOUNDATION), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N RX8-3285 - [N4027K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4027K): [Handcrafted Furniture Balloon Rides LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANDCRAFTED%20FURNITURE%20BALLOON%20RIDES%20LLC), [Lake Tomahawk, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Lake%20Tomahawk), S/N RX8-3286 - [N4031A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4031A): [Rhubarb And Custard LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHUBARB%20AND%20CUSTARD%20LLC), [Deer Trail, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Deer%20Trail), built 1997, S/N RX8-3288 - [N4075D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4075D): [Young Carl E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20CARL%20E), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), S/N RX8-3289 - [N4093Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4093Q): [Hackett Myia M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HACKETT%20MYIA%20M), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1997, S/N RX8-3290 - [N4194C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4194C): [Enfield Douglas T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENFIELD%20DOUGLAS%20T), [Elizabeth, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Elizabeth), S/N RX8-3192 - [N5003K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5003K): [Johnson Neil C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20NEIL%20C), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N RX8-3359 - [N5004S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5004S): [Johnson Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20MICHAEL%20R), [Mitchell, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Mitchell), built 2002, S/N RX8-3360 - [N5004T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5004T): [Davison Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVISON%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1998, S/N RX8-3314 - [N5004Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5004Z): [Yale, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Yale), S/N RX8-3361, Registration pending - [N50125](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50125): [Gatfield Kelly E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GATFIELD%20KELLY%20E), [Douglassville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Douglassville), built 1999, S/N RX8-3315 - [N5013D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5013D): [Perfect Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFECT%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2002, S/N RX8-3362 - [N5019C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5019C): [Klitz Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLITZ%20THOMAS%20J), [Payson, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Payson), built 2002, S/N RX8-3365 - [N5023U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5023U): [Sky Times LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20TIMES%20LLC), [Fayetteville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fayetteville), built 2002, S/N RX8-3366 - [N5024U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5024U): [Timblin Joel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMBLIN%20JOEL%20R), [Boyceville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Boyceville), S/N RX8-3367 - [N5025X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5025X): [O Brien James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/O%20BRIEN%20JAMES%20A), [Orange, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Orange), built 2002, S/N RX8-3368 - [N5028J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5028J): [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2003, S/N RX8-3369, Sale reported, pending cancellation - [N5030Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5030Y): [May Rodney A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20RODNEY%20A), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2003, S/N RX8-3370 - [N5043U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5043U): [Rushkarski Dawne Renae](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSHKARSKI%20DAWNE%20RENAE), [Monroe, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Monroe), S/N RX83316 - [N50440](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50440): [Businessgoals LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSINESSGOALS%20LLC), [Murray, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Murray), built 2003, S/N RX8-3371 - [N50466](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50466): [Shane Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANE%20MICHAEL), [North Ogden, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Ogden), built 2003, S/N RX8-3372 - [N5055F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5055F): [Little Kaitlin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTLE%20KAITLIN%20R), [Stillwater, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Stillwater), built 2003, S/N RX8-3374 - [N50965](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50965): [Rally Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RALLY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), built 2003, S/N RX8-3376 - [N51164](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51164): [Daoust Darrek](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAOUST%20DARREK), [Quechee, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Quechee), S/N RX8-3375 - [N5124Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5124Q): [Johnson Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20ANDREW%20J), [Enumclaw, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Enumclaw), S/N RX8-3317 - [N5148C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5148C): [Winneconne, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Winneconne), built 2004, S/N RX8-3378, Registration pending - [N5161Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5161Y): [Favero Marcus F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAVERO%20MARCUS%20F), [Smithfield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Smithfield), built 1999, S/N RX8-3318 - [N51762](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51762): [Bb Aero Works Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BB%20AERO%20WORKS%20LTD), [Whitehouse, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Whitehouse), built 2000, S/N RX8-3335 - [N51985](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51985): [Hooper Roger](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOPER%20ROGER), [Hutchinson Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hutchinson%20Island), built 1999, S/N RX8-3321 - [N5198A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5198A): [Ashton Randy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASHTON%20RANDY%20D), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), S/N RX8-3320 All 213: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-rx-8/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (31) 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 WPR26LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA021), Oct 6, 2025: Aerostar International RX 8 (N5315M), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a descent for landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA029), Nov 4, 2023: Aerostar International RX 8 (N50466), Page, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: A hard landing after both burner pilot lights extinguished during the landing approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to relight the burner pilot… - [NTSB CEN23LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA293), Jul 8, 2023: Aerostar International RX 8 (N9184D), Canandaigua, NY, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and serious injury. - [NTSB CEN22LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA238), Jun 8, 2022: Aerostar International RX 8 (N9158Z), Hot Springs, SD, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger lost her grip during landing in a balloon which resulted in her hitting the ground with her shoulder and suffering a serious injury. - [NTSB WPR21LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA155), Nov 29, 2020: Aerostar International RX 8 (N9051Y), St. George, UT, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon and a member of the ground crews entanglement with a tether rope, which resulted in a serious injury when they fell to the ground after the… - [NTSB ERA17LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA029), Oct 22, 2016: Aerostar International RX8 (N9015Y), Mount Ulla, NC, minor damage. Probable cause: The passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions for properly securing herself during landing, which resulted in her serious injury when the balloon landed hard and the basket was dragged. - [NTSB CEN17CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA013), Oct 2, 2016: Aerostar RX-8 (N5161Y), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improperly planned landing, which resulted in a strike with power lines. - [NTSB WPR16LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA070), Feb 13, 2016: Aerostar International RX8 (N3647A), Petaluma, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during the landing approach, which resulted in the balloon’s basket impacting a metal fence and a passenger sustaining serious injuries. - [NTSB CEN16LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA030), Oct 10, 2015: Aerostar RX8 (N5294Q), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delay in deflating the balloon envelope completely after landing, which resulted in a loss of control due to a wind gust. - [NTSB CEN13LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA347), Jun 8, 2013: Aerostar International RX 8 (N7059U), Arvada, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The balloon's encounter with unforecast strong gusting wind, which resulted in a high-wind landing. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service's misjudgment of the timing and… - [NTSB CEN13LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA032), Oct 10, 2012: Aerostar International RX8 (N90550), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain the desired touchdown point because of wind conditions and surrounding obstructions, which resulted in the balloon impacting a fence during the approach to landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA015), Oct 8, 2009: Aerostar International RX8 (N4014J), Albuquerque, NM, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to select an adequate landing area. - [NTSB DEN08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA007), Oct 9, 2007: Aerostar RX 8 (N5315M), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to high winds, resulting in the aircraft coming in contact with an arroyo and a wall in a residential area. - [NTSB CHI06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA208), Jul 21, 2006: Aerostar International RX 8 (N3639Q), Claremont, MN, no damage. Probable cause: The procedure not followed by the passenger during landing and the inadequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot during landing. A contributing factors were the barbed wire fence. - [NTSB DEN06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA069), Apr 22, 2006: Aerostar International RX 8 (N7142S), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate due to the high winds, resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA012), Oct 8, 2005: Aerostar RX-8 (N5161Y), Globe, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with a wind gust during landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA223), Aug 19, 2005: Aerostar International RX-8 (N6339G), Denton, TX, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger's failure to follow landing instructions, which resulted in serious injury. A contributing factor was the high wind. - [NTSB NYC04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA017), Oct 25, 2003: Aerostar RX-8 (N3597H), Ithaca, NY, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing. A factor was the high winds. - [NTSB DEN03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA130), Jul 16, 2003: Aerostar RX-8 (N35965), Snowmass Villag, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot of balloon #2 to maintain clearance from balloon #1 while overtaking him. - [NTSB NYC03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA143), Jun 21, 2003: Aerostar International RX 8 (N71696), Grove City, OH, no damage. Probable cause: The passengers failure to maintain her balance inside the balloon basket. - [NTSB DEN01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA099), May 15, 2001: Aerostar RX-8 (N4031A), Sterling, CO, minor damage. Probable cause: failure by the pilot to control descent rate during approach to land. A factor was a temperature inversion. - [NTSB LAX99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA177), May 9, 1999: Aerostar Rally RX-8 (N70290), Morgan Hill, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff site that did not allow sufficient horizontal clearance from obstacles in the takeoff path, and, his failure to ensure that all burners were connected… - [NTSB FTW98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA009), Oct 10, 1997: Aerostar RX 8 (N71415), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot of the Aerostar RX 8, N71415, to follow procedures/directives. - [NTSB FTW97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA069), Dec 22, 1996: Aerostar RX-8 (N6310T), Rio Rancho, NM, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent flight into high wind. - [NTSB FTW97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA023), Oct 8, 1996: Aerostar RX 8 (N3581D), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: A sudden increase in wind velocity. - [NTSB MIA96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA177), Jul 4, 1996: Aerostar RX-8 (N7155N), Canton, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from the tower. - [NTSB LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089), Dec 30, 1995: Aerostar RX-8 (N70107), Lucerne Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions. - [NTSB FTW96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA055), Nov 26, 1995: Aerostar RX8 (N6360U), Rio Rancho, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor relating to the accident was: the high wind condition. - [NTSB FTW96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA013), Oct 10, 1995: Aerostar RX 8 (N9153X), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. The variable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA005), Oct 8, 1989: Aerostar RX-8 (N3581D), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE AREA (TERRAIN) FOR LANDING. THE STATIC CABLE & POWER LINE WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS. - [NTSB ATL80FKQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKQ06), Jun 4, 1980: Air Tractor AT301 (N3648Y), Flora, MS, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (53, newest 50) 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 20231104017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231104017799A), Nov 4, 2023: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N50466), Page, AZ, No damage. On November 4, 2023, at 08:46 mountain standard time (MST), an Aerostar international, inc. RX-8 hot air balloon [privacy data omitted] operated by an FAA hot… - [Accident 20230708015399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230708015399A), Jul 8, 2023: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N9184D), Canandaigua, NY, No damage. On 7/8/23 balloon [privacy data omitted]. The FSDO received a voicemail from a balloon pilot , who reported an accident in his balloon. The pilot reported at… - [Accident 20220608021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220608021589A), Jun 8, 2022: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N9158Z), Hot Springs, SD, No damage. Sight seeing balloon landed hard on bend of cheyenne river 3.75 miles NE of hsr airport. Pilot saw that wind on surface had increased and briefed passengers on… - [Accident 20201128021579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201128021579A), Nov 28, 2020: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N9051Y), St. George, UT, No damage. The location was not on the airport but took place in the town of st George, Utah. On November 28, 2020 at approximately 1700 MST the balloon pilot had just… - [Incident 20180309001789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180309001789I), Mar 9, 2018: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N4027S), Namekagon, WI, Minor damage. On March 9, 2018 at approximately 1340 local time, a hot air balloon model RX8 Aerostar international corp., registration N4027S, operated by a commercial… - [Accident 20161022022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161022022819A), Oct 22, 2016: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N9015Y), Mount Ulla, NC, Minor damage. On October 22, 2016, about 1240 eastern standard time, N9015Y, an RX8-3293 Aerostar International Inc balloon landed in a field ending a sightseeing flight.… - [Accident 20161002016139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161002016139A), Oct 2, 2016: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N5161Y), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. The aircraft impacted power lines during an approach to landing. The pilot had initially selected a parking lot, but, to avoid obstacles, decided to cross a… - [Incident 20160213004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160213004709I), Feb 13, 2016: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N3647A), Petaluma, CA, Minor damage. 0700; Passengers assembled for a balloon sightseeing tour with ?balloon over sonoma?. Preflight and passenger briefing was completed at 0730. Current weather… - [Accident 20151009021999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151009021999A), Oct 9, 2015: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N5294Q), Albuquerque, NM, No damage. On October 09, 2015, at 0902 MDT, N5294Q, an Aerostar RX-8 (lta-b with airborne heater),had completed its 50-minute flight as a participant in the Albuquerque… - [Incident 20150427006019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150427006019I), Apr 27, 2015: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N218ET), Shelby, NC, Minor damage. While attemtpting to land in an open field the pilot experienced a sudden wind gust which forced him to land in a nearby driveway. While attempting to perform… - [Accident 20130608019309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130608019309A), Jun 8, 2013: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N7059U), Arvada, CO, Minor damage. Commerical balloon pilot [privacy data omitted] departed an open area near [privacy data omitted], boulder, Colorado on a sight seeing flight at approximately… - [Accident 20121010022939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121010022939A), Oct 10, 2012: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N90550), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. N90550 departed balloon fiesta field during the 2012 Albuquerque international balloon fiesta. After takeoff the winds began to increase. Pilot elected to land… - [Incident 20120718015469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120718015469I), Jul 18, 2012: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N9070Q), Eagle, ID, Minor damage. Balloon pilot [privacy data omitted] took off from the boise fair grounds for a morning flight with two passengers. The wind was forecast to be 5 knots, but… - [Incident 20110730016789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110730016789I), Jul 30, 2011: Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (N50667), Juneau, WI, No damage. Tethered balloon rides for charity event. Rides conducted for approximately 20 minutesafter approximately 20 minutes of operation, wind gusts picked up to… - [Incident 20100607034649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100607034649I), Jun 7, 2010: Aerostar In RX 8 (N9097S), Bend, OR, No damage. Pilot reported carrying passenger during balloon festival for pleasure flight without compensation, and winds began to increase to 6-8 mph. Landing initiated… - [Accident 20091008019999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091008019999A), Oct 8, 2009: Arostr RX8 (N4014J), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On October 8, 2009 at 0930 MDT, N4014J, an aereostar RX-8 hot air balloon, landed in a parking lot near 10th st and candelaria in Albuquerque, NM. The pilot… - [Accident 20071009022469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071009022469A), Oct 9, 2007: Arostr RX8 (N5315M), Rio Rancho, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On October 9, 2007, N5315M, an aero star industries model RX-8 balloon, serial number RX8-3355, made a hard landing in a gulley near boadmoor and high… - [Incident 20070901826609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070901826609I), Sep 1, 2007: Arostr RX8 (N91128), Plymouth, IN, Minor damage. (-23) During approach a cable used to assist ground personnel to steady the balloon after landing contacted an electrical wire which the pilot reported not… - [Accident 20060720020029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060720020029A), Jul 20, 2006: Arostr RX8 (N3639Q), Dodge Center, MN. (-23) Balloon N3639Q departed Dodge Center, MN (ktob) at 19:02 CDT. N3639Q first contacted a fence while maneuvering to land on a road 2 miles se of the… - [Incident 20060704015299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060704015299I), Jul 4, 2006: Arostr RX8 (N36449), Woodridge, IL, Minor damage. (-23) During landing, basket touched down then gust of wind took basket up again, then dragged basket/balloon approximately 90 feet. Pilot deflated envelope… - [Accident 20060422005329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060422005329A), Apr 22, 2006: Arostr RX8 (N7142S), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) During landing, passenger [privacy data omitted] lost her balance when basket tipped and fell on pilot. Medical determination indicated a sprained ankle.… - [Accident 20051008029079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051008029079A), Oct 8, 2005: Arostr RX8 (N5161Y), Globe, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Just after landing and prior to pilot and passenger exiting the basket, a sudden wind gust lifted the balloon 10 to 15 feet. The balloon then rapidly… - [Accident 20050819022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050819022659A), Aug 19, 2005: Arostr RX8 (N6339G), Denton, TX. (-23) The pilot briefed the passengers the day of the flight that due to the winds, a soft landing was not going to be possible. However, the injured passenger… - [Incident 20041010027121I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041010027121I), Oct 10, 2004: Arostr RX8 (N6310T), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) On Sunday, October 10, 2004, an Aerostar RX-8, N6310T, collided with another hot air balloon during a private flight which originated from the… - [Incident 20040807016409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040807016409I), Aug 7, 2004: Arostr RX8 (N91082), Decatur, AL, Minor damage. (-23) Launced and flew for one hour. Landing fields were limited. Selected a small field, wind changed and balloon drifted into power lines. No injuries and… - [Incident 20040605015069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040605015069I), Jun 5, 2004: Arostr RX8 (N3645Q), Clermont, FL, Minor damage. (-23) "Industrial incident-no intent to fly" on June 5, 2004 at approximately 1250 hrs. While moored at the harley davidson shop of Clermont, hot air balloon… - [Accident 20031025030439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031025030439A), Oct 25, 2003: Arostr RX8 (N3597H), Endfield, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On October 25, 2003 at 0829 eastern daylight time, an Aerostar international inc., RX-8, s/n RX8-3007, N3597H, registered to and operated by Mr. Glenn d.… - [Incident 20031007026379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031007026379I), Oct 7, 2003: Arostr RX8 (N9126B), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On October 7, 2003, at approximately 0920 MST an Aerostar RX-8, N9126B, collided with trees while landing 1/2 east of zia pueblo, NM. The private pilot… - [Accident 20030715016411A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030715016411A), Jul 15, 2003: Arostr RX8 (N35965), Aspen, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Bruce wood lifted off from snowmass ranch at 6 am on July 15, 2003, on a commercial flight in Aerostar rally 8B balloon (90CU') in Aspen co with two… - [Accident 20030621019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030621019979A), Jun 21, 2003: Arostr RX8 (N71696), Grove City, OH. (-23) After completing the approach to drop the marker during a "hare and hound" competition (see order 8700.1, volume 2, chapter 49, section 1, paragraph… - [Incident 20030523011489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030523011489I), May 23, 2003: Arostr RX8 (N5013D), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) On may 23, 2003 at 0830 MDT, a Aerostar international RX-8 balloon, N5013D, registered to the pilot, murray conrad, collided with the brick chimney of a… - [Incident 20030427010369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030427010369I), Apr 27, 2003: Arostr RX8 (N71630), Tucson, AZ. (-23) While attempting to land the balloon on a road in a residential area the balloon hit the roof of a home. Pilot recovered and landed without further… - [Incident 20020928024769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020928024769I), Sep 28, 2002: Arostr RX8 (N91GB), Louisville, KY. (-23) Pilot stated that during takeoff, he became fixated on reaching declared target. Subsequently, he stated that he encountered possible false lift… - [Incident 20020101002709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020101002709I), Jan 1, 2002: Arostr RX8 (N4194C), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) Ms. Pholmeyer departed the 19th street ballfield on a pleasure flight with two passengers at 0800. She had flown for approximately 20 minutes and… - [Accident 20010513009899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010513009899A), May 13, 2001: Arostr RX8 (N4031A), Sterling, CO, No damage. (-23)The pilot and one passenger fell out of the basket when the balloon made a hard landing. The balloon ascended with one passenger still on board. The… - [Incident 19990619015849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990619015849I), Jun 19, 1999: Arostr RX8 (N7169P), Winston City, AL, Minor damage. Balloon lost altitude passing over a stock pond while making a landing approach to a field. Student pilot pulled the plug to avoid hitting powerlines. Gondola… - [Accident 19990509004829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990509004829A), May 9, 1999: Arostr RX8 (N70290), Morgan Hill, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aerostar RX-8 hot air balloon struck high power lines shortly after take-off and subsequently crashed, all 3 POB have serious injuries, the acft was destroyed,… - [Accident 19971010045221A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971010045221A), Oct 10, 1997: Arostr RX8 (N71415), Albuquerque, NM. The two balloons were participating in the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta. According to witnesses, N1602R was descending at an altitude of… - [Incident 19970725024519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970725024519I), Jul 25, 1997: Arostr RX8 (N7097J), Cleburne, TX. Struck a power line landing. Line broke landed safely. - [Accident 19961222039739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961222039739A), Dec 22, 1996: Arostr RX8 (N6310T), Rio Rancho, NM. Made hard high wind landing. Two passengers were ejected. Basket ran over one passenger. (-23) on December 22, 1996, at 0845 MST, an Aerostar RX-8 hot air… - [Accident 19961008044049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961008044049A), Oct 8, 1996: Arostr RX8 (N3581D), Albuquerque, NM. High wind landing. Basket tipped over. A passenger fell on the other fracturing his leg. (-23) on 10/08/96 at 9:30 am MDT, a passenger suffered serious… - [Accident 19960704016039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960704016039A), Jul 4, 1996: Arostr RX8 (N7155N), Canton, MS, Substantial damage. Collided with tower. Tore bag. Fell to ground. Blamed adverse winds. - [Accident 19951230043199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951230043199A), Dec 30, 1995: Arostr RX8 (N70107), Lucerne Valley, CA, Substantial damage. High wind landing. Dragged 1500 feet on landing. Stopped by chain link fence and metal shed. Wind too much for ops. - [Accident 19951126046689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951126046689A), Nov 26, 1995: Arostr RX8 (N6360U), Rio Rancho, NM. During high wind landing passenger let go impact. Fell backwards out of basket. Got up and was struck by basket. - [Accident 19951010033109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951010033109A), Oct 10, 1995: Arostr RX8 (N9153X), Albuquerque, NM. Passenger received fractured shoulder in hard balloon landing. Pilot did not flare due surface wind and drift. - [Incident 19951007037299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951007037299I), Oct 7, 1995: Arostr RX8 (N3649T), Albuquerque, NM. Narrative: on 10/07/95, at 7:42 MDT, a ground crewmember assisting in the launch of lighter-than-air free balloon received minor cuts to the facial area when… - [Incident 19950827037499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950827037499I), Aug 27, 1995: Arostr RX8 (N7067R), Columbia, MO, Minor damage. Balloon event vented too much to grab target. Impacted ground hard. Enveloped hit burner. Burned three panels. - [Incident 19931004041669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004041669I), Oct 4, 1993: Arostr RX8 (N3625G), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Balloon struck powerlines while attempting to land on sand bar in river. Pilot stated did not see wire until late. - [Incident 19930420026909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930420026909I), Apr 20, 1993: Arostr RX8 (N6359Z), Walla Walla, WA, Minor damage. Hot air balloon impacted powerlines during low level oprations. Landed safely. - [Incident 19921129054449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921129054449I), Nov 29, 1992: Arostr RX8 (N6330L), Baton Rouge, LA, Minor damage. On approach to land balloon came in contact with a street light. Received small tear in bottom of envelope. All 53: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-rx-8/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2002FA0001110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001110), Sep 12, 2002: SPRING. HUNG UP. MALFUNCTION OF GLOW BURNER, VALVE HANDLE HANGING UP ON SPRING, CAUSING IT TO CONTINIOUSLY DISCHARGE PROPANE. VALVE COULD NOT RETURN TO CLOSED POSITION. TO PREVE ## 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 SB04113CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04113CH): 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 Dieringer - [STC SB04001CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04001CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301C-3, S/N 9712; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CBUS10011-2A, S/Ns V0123 and V0128. Replace the Aerostar International fuel tanks with the Cameron Balloons Fuel Tanks, Part Number CB2901-B, S/Ns 478, 492, and 509. Frankie J. Martinez - [STC SB02820CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02820CH): ONE ONLY STC, SN 3007: Replace Aerostar International Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. John T. Moran dba Falcon's Nest Repair Station - [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 SB00794LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00794LA): Installation of extra fuel tank(s). John Terry - [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 ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (18) 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-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-52958](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D253432E5C40492C86257D510058B7B5.0001): Deflation Panel RX8/RXS8 Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52958 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52386](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BFFEDCDE1C1E7A7C86257D510058B14E.0001): Skirt RX-8/ RXS8. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52386 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52264-29](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94E3BEBDFC4629B286257D510058C025.0001): Red Deflation Strap 32-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-29 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52946](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8FB6A23788F58C1C86257D510058B676.0001): Deflation Panel RX8/RXS8 Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52946 · 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-52546](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7636A45D30F706A386257D510058B265.0001): Skirt Dipper RX8/RXS8. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52546 · 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-51880-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3B040CD448FEDED586257D510058BE1D.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 3/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-6 · Sep 10, 2014 - [ARP52875](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3D119BD1DE7887A86257BBA00482DD1.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, RX-8, Carab/Steel [ELS]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52875 · Jul 7, 2013 - [ARP52874](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A177357D63A55D386257BBA00482DD0.0001): Cable Set, 4PT, RX-8, Carab/Kevlar [ELS]. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52874 · Jul 7, 2013 - [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 - [ARP52824-8](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/377E5EE173080F4686257B080075B590.0001): Cable Pair A, 4 point, RX8/RXS8, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-8 · Jan 24, 2013 - [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TAC 001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52C9C9997DC4765D8525704D004C82BA.0001): Extra Fuel Tank(s). Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000 - [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 - [RP111](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77D9B939480CEB3B8525703F004DD368.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-52088 Gores 1-14 Station 8.11-81 · Oct 5, 1994 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Fricke B/Cuneo P RX-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/fricke-b-cuneo-p-rx-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056239V - [B Fricke / P Cuneo RX-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/b-fricke-p-cuneo-rx-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633Y9 - [Barbara A Fricke RX-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/barbara-a-fricke-rx-8): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05633YC --- 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.