# Aerostar International S-60A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7486060
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: S-60A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- 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: 77
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-60a

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
- [AD 80-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-01-03): Parachute Top Release · Aerostar International S-50A, S-55A and S-60A. Effective Jan 7, 1980
- [AD 75-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-19-04): Valve System · Aerostar International RX-6, S-40A, S-50A and 2 more. Effective Sep 17, 1975

## 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 (77, first 50)

- [N105SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105SG): [Gibboneys Aerostation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBONEYS%20AEROSTATION%20LLC), [Grove City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Grove%20City), built 1998, S/N S60A-3250
- [N1205R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1205R): [Duer Darrell Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUER%20DARRELL%20JR), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N S60A-3039
- [N123BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123BF): [Brutlag Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUTLAG%20PAUL), [Wendell, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wendell), built 1990, S/N S60A-3139
- [N211DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211DT): [Adler David Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADLER%20DAVID%20MATTHEW), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1999, S/N S60A-3254
- [N2791C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2791C): [Broker William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROKER%20WILLIAM), [Wylie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wylie), built 1992, S/N S60A-3176
- [N2803N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2803N): [Albuquerue Balloon Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBUQUERUE%20BALLOON%20CENTER%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1986, S/N S60A-3014
- [N2815B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2815B): [Icxing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ICXING%20LLC), [Prineville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Prineville), built 1986, S/N S60A-3006
- [N28282](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28282): [Reichhart Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REICHHART%20RICHARD%20B), [Honeoye Falls, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Honeoye%20Falls), built 1986, S/N S60A-3008
- [N2864E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2864E): [Ballooning Adventures Of Colorado LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONING%20ADVENTURES%20OF%20COLORADO%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1986, S/N S60A-3015
- [N28724](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28724): [Zemlachenko Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEMLACHENKO%20MICHAEL), [Cape Canaveral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Canaveral), built 1986, S/N S60A-3017
- [N3570G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3570G): [Bradley Kenneth P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20KENNETH%20P), [Evans, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evans), built 1988, S/N S60A-3106
- [N3587B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3587B): [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 S60A-3133
- [N3592C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3592C): [Casey Vincent J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASEY%20VINCENT%20J), [Sparks, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Sparks), built 1988, S/N S60A-3098
- [N3596S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3596S): [Shumate Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUMATE%20KENNETH%20W), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1988, S/N S60A-3092
- [N3604Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3604Q): [Shumate Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUMATE%20KENNETH%20W), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1989, S/N S60A-3120
- [N36089](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36089): [Jutras Joan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUTRAS%20JOAN%20C), [Loxahatchee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Loxahatchee), built 1989, S/N S60A-3123
- [N36144](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36144): [Grissom Timothy G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRISSOM%20TIMOTHY%20G), [West Liberty, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/West%20Liberty), built 1989, S/N S60A-3126
- [N40253](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40253): [Pagosa Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pagosa%20Springs), built 1998, S/N S60A-3253, Registration pending
- [N4089U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4089U): [Cecil Thomas O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CECIL%20THOMAS%20O), [Jeffersonville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Jeffersonville), built 1998, S/N S60A-3252
- [N5185P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5185P): [Blackburn Jonathan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKBURN%20JONATHAN%20C), [Cottonwood Heights, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cottonwood%20Heights), built 2004, S/N S60A-3287
- [N5231J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5231J): [Loesser Kenneth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOESSER%20KENNETH%20A), [Annandale, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Annandale), built 2003, S/N S60A-3283
- [N52541](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52541): [Young Carl E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20CARL%20E), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), S/N S60A-3261
- [N5258D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5258D): [Ferrall Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRALL%20RICHARD%20D), [Lawrenceville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lawrenceville), built 1999, S/N S60A-3258
- [N5276R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5276R): [Sproul Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPROUL%20KEITH%20A), [North Brunswick, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/North%20Brunswick), built 2000, S/N S60A-3266
- [N5276T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5276T): [Wadsworth William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WADSWORTH%20WILLIAM), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2000, S/N S60A-3267
- [N5282Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5282Q): [Aerostat Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTAT%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Ormond Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ormond%20Beach), built 2000, S/N S60A-3268
- [N5284W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5284W): [Old World Balloonery LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20WORLD%20BALLOONERY%20LLC), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 2001, S/N S60A-3269
- [N5285A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5285A): [Chico Timothy G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHICO%20TIMOTHY%20G), [Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vista), built 2001, S/N S60A-3270
- [N52948](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52948): [Keller Environment Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLER%20ENVIRONMENT%20CO%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), S/N S60A-3276
- [N5314A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5314A): [Brookside Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKSIDE%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Pennington, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Pennington), built 2002, S/N S60A-3279
- [N57030](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57030): [Lesmeister Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESMEISTER%20MICHAEL%20A), [Rochester, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rochester), S/N S60A-3180
- [N5895](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5895): [Churchman Harrison](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHMAN%20HARRISON), [Mcdonough, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Mcdonough), built 2007, S/N S60A-3290
- [N63004](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63004): [Hoefler Construction Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOEFLER%20CONSTRUCTION%20INC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N S60A-3135
- [N6328U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6328U): [Radowski Johnathan P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RADOWSKI%20JOHNATHAN%20P), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N S60A-3148
- [N6366U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6366U): [Vondruska Anne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VONDRUSKA%20ANNE), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1992, S/N S60A-3163
- [N6373E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6373E): [Lorentz Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORENTZ%20MICHAEL), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), S/N S60A-3170
- [N6400M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6400M): [Wiederkehr Balloons International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIEDERKEHR%20BALLOONS%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Centerville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Centerville), S/N S60A-3026
- [N6400N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6400N): [Davey Dean C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVEY%20DEAN%20C), [Victorville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Victorville), S/N S60A-3032
- [N6422N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6422N): [Krieg Fred W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRIEG%20FRED%20W), [Independence, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Independence), built 1987, S/N S60A-3023
- [N6440H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6440H): [Raymond Jon T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAYMOND%20JON%20T), [New Milford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20Milford), S/N S60A-3037
- [N6453K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6453K): [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 S60A-3045
- [N6453Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6453Y): [Digiovanni Ronald T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIGIOVANNI%20RONALD%20T), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), built 1986, S/N S60A-3046
- [N6454L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6454L): [Rocky Mountain Hot Air Lines](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKY%20MOUNTAIN%20HOT%20AIR%20LINES), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1987, S/N S60A-3048
- [N6487M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6487M): [Sommers Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMERS%20CHRISTOPHER), [Slatington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Slatington), built 1987, S/N S60A-3057
- [N64914](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64914): [Davey Dean C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVEY%20DEAN%20C), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), S/N S60A-3078
- [N6513P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6513P): [Stangeland David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANGELAND%20DAVID), [Cedar Falls, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Cedar%20Falls), S/N S60A-3060
- [N6517X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6517X): [Adventure With Altitude Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVENTURE%20WITH%20ALTITUDE%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Poughkeepsie, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poughkeepsie), built 1987, S/N S60A-3062
- [N6526R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6526R): [Kugler Donald W Jr DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUGLER%20DONALD%20W%20JR%20DBA), [Baptistown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Baptistown), built 1987, S/N S60A-3066
- [N65308](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65308): [Young Derald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DERALD%20E), [Dixfield, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Dixfield), built 1987, S/N S60A-3069
- [N70016](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70016): [Albert Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBERT%20DANIEL%20L), [New Athens, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/New%20Athens), built 1994, S/N S60A-3196

All 77: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-60a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (18)

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 WPR21LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA074), Dec 26, 2020: Aerostar International S-60A (N6534A), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.
- [NTSB ERA15CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA226), May 23, 2015: Aerostar International S-60A (N6517X), LaGrangeville, NY, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to conduct a landing to a field in high wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB WPR11CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA435), Sep 6, 2011: Aerostar International S-60A (N7154E), Park City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the landing on uneven ground.
- [NTSB CEN09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA318), May 25, 2009: Aerostar International S-60A (N120RB), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB FTW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05CA001), Oct 4, 2004: Aerostar S-60A (N70466), Austin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA005), Oct 20, 2001: Aerostar SA-60A (N63069), Luxor, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent inability to avoid power lines.
- [NTSB NYC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA150), Jun 9, 2001: Raven S60A (N28282), Mumford, NY, minor damage. Probable cause: The ground handler's failure to follow instructions to release her line during the balloon's unintended ascent, due to panic.
- [NTSB LAX99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA178), May 9, 1999: Aerostar S-60A (N3592Z), Clarkdale, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain during a high wind condition. Contributing factors were the high winds and the tree.
- [NTSB FTW98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA010), Oct 10, 1997: Aerostar S-60A (N7154E), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger failing to follow the pilot's instructions as to the proper brace position to assume for landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA143), Oct 6, 1997: Aerostar S-60A (N63459), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon.
- [NTSB NYC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA137), Jul 6, 1997: Aerostar-Raven S-60-A (N3590H), Clyde, OH, no damage. Probable cause: An abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA242), Jun 9, 1996: Aerostar S-60A (N63286), San Angelo, TX, minor damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain altitude or clearance from a tree, during an approach to land in a field.
- [NTSB FTW96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA001), Oct 1, 1995: Aerostar S60A (N63286), Baton Rouge, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE POWER LINES DURING THE APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS THE SUDDEN WIND GUST.
- [NTSB SEA91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA250), Sep 16, 1991: Raven S-60A (N6544C), Redmond, WA, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER RATE OF DESCENT. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNFAVORABLE WINDS.
- [NTSB NYC91FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA046), Dec 11, 1990: Aerostar S-60A (N3589J), Columbus, OH, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND TEMPERATURE INVERSION WERE RELATED FACTORS.
- [NTSB LAX89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA131), Feb 19, 1989: Aerostar Raven 560 (N767AA), Tucson, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: BALLOON ENTERED INTO A SEVERE DOWN DRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING DUE TO INADEQUATE PREPARATION AND COMPENSATION FOR THE CONDITIONS BY THE BALLOON PILOT.
- [NTSB DEN89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA013), Oct 9, 1988: Raven S-60A (N3592C), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA154), Apr 18, 1988: Aerostar S-60A (N6583C), Orlando, FL, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (35)

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.

- [Incident 20230714010309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230714010309I), Jul 14, 2023: Aerostar International Inc S-60A (N2864E), Erie, CO, No damage. Pilot received a group weather briefing that was obtained from the NWS for the balloon launch. Winds were predicted to pick up and change direction within two…
- [Accident 20201225020569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201225020569A), Dec 25, 2020: Aerostar International Inc S-60A (N6534A), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. On December 25, 2020 we picked up our passengers in the afternoon at approximately 3:45 and proceeded to our proposed launch site at the cap canal and lake…
- [Incident 20161002016149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161002016149I), Oct 2, 2016: Aerostar International Inc S-60A (N64914), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On October 2, 2016, at 0839 MDT, an aero star international inc. balloon bearing registration number N64914, collided with a power line in Albuquerque, NM. The…
- [Accident 20150523023109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150523023109A), May 23, 2015: Aerostar International Inc S-60A (N6517X), Lagrangeville, NY, No damage. Unforecast winds at surface required an unscheduled off-site landing. Injury to passenger not observed after exiting
- [Incident 20141005019649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141005019649I), Oct 5, 2014: Aerostar International Inc S-60A (N5285A), San Elijo Beach, CA, No damage. Oct 5th 2014 at 1845 pt, balloon N5285A, piloted by [privacy data omitted] landed offshore due to unforecasted / expected winds. Balloon landed with passengers…
- [Accident 20110906018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110906018729A), Sep 6, 2011: Aerostar International Inc S-60A (N7154E), Park City, UT, Minor damage. Wind conditions became gusty after take off. Pilot made hard landing while landing in gusty conditions.
- [Accident 20090525009389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090525009389A), May 25, 2009: Raven S60A (N120RB), Albuquerque, NM, No damage. (-23) On may 25, 2009 at 0830 MDT, N120RB, an Aerostar international balloon, made a hard landing on a fenced yard east of the hotel Albuquerque in "old town"…
- [Incident 20090510009969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090510009969I), May 10, 2009: Raven S60A (N120RB), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On may 10, 2009 at 0730 MDT, N120RB, an Aerostar international balloon, struck the montano bridge over the rio grande in northern Albuquerque, NM.…
- [Incident 20071009023299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071009023299I), Oct 9, 2007: Raven S60A (N63286), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On October 9, 2007 at 0915 MDT, N63286, an Aerostar S60A hot air balloon struck a tree during landing approach to a field in Albuquerque, NM with gusty…
- [Incident 20041009027089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041009027089I), Oct 9, 2004: Raven S60A (N52948), Albuquerque, NM. (-23) Aircraft was a registered participant in the Albuquerque balloon fiesta (aibf). During landing, the balloon system drifted into a low voltage power line.…
- [Accident 20041003025819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041003025819A), Oct 3, 2004: Raven S60A (N70466), Austin, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On a promotional/advertising flight, the winds speed picked up to 25 knots. The pilot tried to land but hit hard. The pilot and one passenger fell out of…
- [Incident 20040703012769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040703012769I), Jul 3, 2004: Raven S60A (N7029C), Bend, OR. (-23) After departing for a second flight, the pilot noted that the winds had shifted and increased in velocity, causing his balloon to be carried to the west,…
- [Accident 20011020029979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011020029979A), Oct 20, 2001: Raven S60A (N63069), Bovard, PA, No damage. (-23) On approach to landing, the balloon struck a high tension pole and wires. The basket was hanging in the wires and leaning on the pole just below the…
- [Accident 20010609017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010609017679A), Jun 9, 2001: Raven S60A (N28282), Mumford, NY, No damage. (-23) On June 9, 2001 at approximately 1945 hrs a balloon, N28282, s/n S60A-3008 was being operated for tethered rides under 14 CFR 91 for a private event at…
- [Accident 19990509022049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990509022049A), May 9, 1999: Raven S60A (N3592Z), Clarkdale, AZ. On may 9, 1999, about 0700 hours mountain standard time, an Aerostar international, inc., S-60A balloon, N3592Z, operated by the aerozona balloon company,…
- [Accident 19971010039329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971010039329A), Oct 10, 1997: Raven S60A (N7154E), Albuquerque, NM. Hard landed. Passenger fell twisted and broke an ankle. (-23) on October 10, 1997, approximately 0900 mountain daylight time, an Aerostar S-60A hot air…
- [Accident 19971006030509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971006030509A), Oct 6, 1997: Raven S60A (N63459), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. After landing in a field a wind gust lifted ballon and carried it into side of a house lifted landed shortly. (-23) at approximately 0830, October 6, 1997,…
- [Accident 19970706019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970706019979A), Jul 6, 1997: Raven S60A (N3590H), Clyde, OH. (.4)The balloon overflew the intended point of landing and a second field site was chosen for a full stop landing. After the balloon basket skimmed the…
- [Incident 19960907032649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960907032649I), Sep 7, 1996: Raven S60A (N6583C), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: on 9-7-96 a balloon registration N6583C, make S60A, owned and operated by Mr. Richard k. tanner, struck a power line while descending. The balloon…
- [Accident 19960609033049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960609033049A), Jun 9, 1996: Raven S60A (N63286), San Angelo, TX, Minor damage. Struck tree on landing approach. Impact broke pilots ankle. Passengers exited. Balloon rose relanded safely.
- [Incident 19960313010379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960313010379I), Mar 13, 1996: Raven S60A (N7115F), Prairie Village, MO. Narrative: the pilot was on a pleasure flight with four passengers. The winds were exceptionally calm. The flight originated at corporate woods located in…
- [Incident 19951008037289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951008037289I), Oct 8, 1995: Raven S60A (N36228), Albuquerque, NM. Narrative: on 10/08/95, at 07:48 MDT, a spectator watching the launch of lighter-than-air free balloon was struck in the shoulder area by a hand-held radio…
- [Accident 19951001030729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951001030729A), Oct 1, 1995: Raven S60A (N63286), Baton Rouge, LA, Substantial damage. On descent to land, ground crew could not hold balloon, went into high voltage power line, arched and burned.
- [Accident 19950710017539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950710017539A), Jul 10, 1995: Raven S60A (N3599N), Monroe, NJ, No damage. Gust of wind lifted balloon into air, released the mooring line 15/20 feet in aird, got tangled in trees.
- [Incident 19931004041709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004041709I), Oct 4, 1993: Raven S60A (N469RF), Albuquerque, NM. Pilot stated he clipped top of cement block fence on landing. No damage to balloon.
- [Incident 19930529024949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930529024949I), May 29, 1993: Raven S60A (N63466), Escondido, CA. Pilot landed hot air balloon on city street. No emergency situation existed.
- [Accident 19910915042789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910915042789A), Sep 15, 1991: Raven S60A (N6544C), Redmond, WA. Wind picked up for landing. Balloon struck several barbed wire fences. One passenger received a broken ankle.
- [Accident 19901211053819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901211053819A), Dec 11, 1990: Raven S60A (N3589J), Columbus, OH, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Struck top of a tv tower at high speed drift. Gondola fell to ground. Wind 30 knots. Three balloon pilots onboard.
- [Incident 19901005044359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901005044359I), Oct 5, 1990: Raven S60A (N6544C), Gonzales, LA, Minor damage. Struck a powerline on takeoff. Cut the fuel line and started a small fire. Landed safely. Misjudged takeoff angle.
- [Incident 19900929061509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900929061509I), Sep 29, 1990: Raven S60A (N6544C), Baton Rouge, LA. Strong gust caused balloon to break loose from chase vehicle. Pilot stated he misjudged weather.
- [Accident 19890219007129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890219007129A), Feb 19, 1989: Raven S60A (N767AA), Tucson, AZ. Downdraft caused hard landing and balloon dragged on ground. An eleven year old passenger jumped out and was injured
- [Incident 19890128006579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890128006579I), Jan 28, 1989: Raven S60A (N35938), Kilbourne, OH, Minor damage. After landing, gust picked up balloon and blew it into residential yard and then home. Damage to both.
- [Accident 19881009045689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881009045689A), Oct 9, 1988: Raven S60A (N3592C), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Encountered windshear and severe downdraft hit ground three times before being dragged into a barbed wire fence.
- [Accident 19880418044849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880418044849A), Apr 18, 1988: Raven S60A (N6583C), West Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Surface wind picked up. Elected to land and gondola hit a tree causing occupants to collide breaking passengers leg
- [Incident 19861128084609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861128084609I), Nov 28, 1986: Raven S60A (N6400N), Perris, CA, Minor damage. Pilot noted low fuel. During precautionary landing struck a power line. Pilot claimed winds a factor.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (23)

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 SB00744CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00744CH): Modify existing envelope by addition of 56 chili pepper appendages to exterior of main body. Balloonacy LLC
- [STC SB00884CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00884CH): Modify the existing envelope by the addition of the Shamu modifications to the exterior main body of the balloon. Balloonacy LLC
- [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 SB896GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB896GL): Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and burner, Model T3-017. 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 SB03455CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03455CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system. Hot Air Marketing LLC
- [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 SB737NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB737NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope Model W-140-2 and W-140-4. Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [STC SA2738SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2738SW): Installation of an electric operated valve. 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
- [STC SA2737SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2737SW): Removal of LPG regulator. AERCO
- [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
- [STC SL962SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL962SO): Installation of ball lock pins, MS 17985-545 or MS 17984-545. Balloons, Inc
- [STC SB4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB4WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components
- [STC SL164GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL164GL): Modification: Move the velcro4 to 6 inches back away from the lip deflation panel. Wiederkehr Matt H
- [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald
- [STC SA1720SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1720SW): Install four burner can assembly. Cutter Flying Service, Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (24)

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-52544](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EC2AFE1A9D2822D086257D510058B216.0001): Skirt Dipper S55A/S57A/S60A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52544 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52954](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E6E8F4913944AD9B86257D510058B715.0001): Deflation Panel S55A/S57A/S60A Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52954 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52943](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DA8F251A4E0B01F186257D510058B64D.0001): Deflation Panel S55A/S57A/S60A Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52943 · 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-52931](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C11ABC795019AC5086257D510058B50D.0001): Deflation Panel S55A/S57A/S60A Spring Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52931 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52264-16](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/96A3FD5EB48C22F286257D510058BF0C.0001): Red Deflation Strap 97-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-16 · 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-17989-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94BC9539C00962EF86257D510058B05E.0001): Skirt S55/57/60A 2 point mid-gore. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 17989-01 · 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-17989-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/751833FA9C1AD07D86257D510058B086.0001): Skirt S55A/ S57A/S60A 4 point mid-gore. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 17989-02 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51982-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61A509250EA5C23886257D510058B446.0001): Deflation Panel S60A Rip Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-4 · 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-17989-04](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2D62862A54FCFB9986257D510058B0D6.0001): Skirt S55A/ S57A/S60A 2 point Forgecraft. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 17989-04 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT 17989-03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B40813B2E0AD06B86257D510058B0AD.0001): Skirt S55A/ S57A/S60A 4 point Forgecraft. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 17989-03 · Sep 10, 2014
- [ARP52878](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/10BA36B11835585586257BBA00482DD3.0001): Cable Set, 3PT, S-55A/S57A/ S57H/S60A Spec. Carabiner Steel (BW). Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52878 · Jul 7, 2013
- [ARP52879](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08C8592584666EE786257BBA00482DD4.0001): Cable Set, 3PT, S-55A/S57A /S57H/S60A Spec.Carabiner/Kevlar (BW). Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52879 · Jul 7, 2013
- [ARP52824-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F11B2CAC618093CD86257B080075B586.0001): Cable Pair B, 4 point, S55A/S57A/S60A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-4 · Jan 24, 2013
- [ARP52824-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB2DD4C64F67F3D686257B080075B58E.0001): Cable Pair A, 4 point, S55A/S57A/S60A, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-7 · Jan 24, 2013
- [ARP52824-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C42457FB312DCEA86257B080075B589.0001): Cable Pair C, 4 point, S55A/S57A/S60A, Caribiner/Kevlar. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-5 · 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
- [RP103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4849861FFFC0B7308525703F004DD360.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-10428 Gores 1-24 Station 9-86 · 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
- [RP 103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01AB75E0FB58EAEB8525703F004DD35D.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces Raven/Aerostar International Envelope… · Dec 31, 1992

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Raven S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s-60a): 32 registered aircraft, registry code 7480606
- [Raven Industries S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s-60a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 7480611
- [Windy City Balloon Port S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/windy-city-balloon-port-s-60a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05637EC

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