- Manufacturer (registry)
- AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model
- S-66A
- Registry code
- 7486066
- Registered
- 10 aircraft
- Type
- Balloon
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA15CE
- Holder
- Balloonacy LLC
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 35
| 1986 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1984 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Airframe · Aerostar International S-66A
AD 2013-03-10HardwareAD 93-16-13Fuel HoseAD 90-25-09Suspension CablesAD 86-10-11 R1Fuel Supply Hose AssembliesAD 81-21-02 R1Hook And Pile Fastener TapeQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066'))
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 1
Airframe · Aerostar International S-66A
SAIB CE-11-44Fuel: Cylinder Strap InstallationQuery with SQL
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066'))
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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066'))
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Registered aircraft · 10
N3585DErwin Keith S · Milford, NJN5089BSkycab Balloon Promotions Inc · Louisville, KYN5289AAbove It All Balloon Co Inc · Basalt, CON6372YRobins Thomas · Alpha, NJN6468LFly Hot Air LLC · Natchez, MSN6563QLake Geneva Balloon Co LLC · Lake Geneva, WIN65850Gerred Michael S · Bel Air, MDN7099SRegistered aircraftN7155JMarketing Services Inc Of Pueblo · Colorado Springs, CON90002Fantasy Balloon Flights Inc · Port Jervis, NY
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 9
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 9 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB DEN08LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with power lines, and the ground crew's improper assistance. Contributing to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's diverted attention, low…NTSB DEN03LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S66A-3060 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the high wind and the berm.NTSB DEN00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Edwards, COLack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines.NTSB LAX93LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar AX-9 · Calistoga, CAThe balloon's encounter with higher than forecast winds which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the design of the balloon basket with a recessed area which prevented any lateral movement of the injured passenger's foot during the…NTSB NYC92LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar AX-9 · Hopkinton, MAThe pilot's inflight planning which resulted in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO92LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar AX-9 - S-66A · Southhampton, NJThe pilot used an excessive descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident was an unfavorable wind condition.NTSB LAX90LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Davis, CAThe failure of the pilot to properly manage the fuel valves to provide adequate fuel pressure to the burner.NTSB DEN88LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Albuquerque, NMUpon landing, the balloon touched down on a gravel road and bounced over a small depression. The basket struck a small mound and threw three of the six passengers against the rail of the basket. The other passengers fell against them and the three were…NTSB DEN86LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Aero Star S-66A · Fort Collins, COThe plt rprtd he began venting the balloon in preparation for a landing in a field. The balloon encountered a wind shift & started drifting toward powerlines. The plt said there was not enough time to add heat to avoid the powerlines, so he held the vent open…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066')
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FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20071008828069ARaven S66A · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On October 8, 2007, at approximately 0742 MDT, an Aerostar S-66A, N7179Z, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it struck the top wire of a 3-phase powerline. The wire cut through the wicker gondola and became entangled with the…Accident 20030517009649ARaven S66A · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On may 17, 2003, at 0800 MDT, a Aerostar international, S-66A, N7179Z, registered to skyspan adventures LLC, landed hard with a basket tip-over when the basket was drug by surface winds into a dirt berm during a street landing in the intersection of…Incident 20001025031259IRaven S66A · Las Vegas, NV(-23)On October 25, 2000 at approximately 315 mp. Balloon, N64547 owned and operated by [privacy data omitted], using the balloon for a commerical flight with eight passengers on board encountered a down draft on landing. It forced the balloon to the ground…Accident 20000812013199ARaven S66A · Edwards, CO(-23) On August 12, 2000, at 09:00 am MDT, an Aerostar S-66A balloon, N5268L sustained substantial damage when it struck power lines during landing at Edwards, CO. The commercial pilot and his five passengers were not injured. The balloon, upon landing, and…Accident 19941028036789ARaven S66A · Hollins, VAHigh winds broke tethers.Accident 19940911026439ARaven S66A · Ringoes, NJAttempting to land on a field when it was blown ito a cemetary by high winds, basket tipped over.Incident 19940209005119IRaven S66A · Steamboat Sprin, CONarrative: pilot reported that the weather at the time of the incident was clear, no restrictions to visibility, temperature bout 25 degrees f. and winds light and variable, altimeter 30.01. The pilot tried to land in a residential cul-de-sac when he realized…Incident 19931010045109IRaven S66A · Norvelt, PABalloon landed in open field. Bumped several times. Basket turned over on side. Passenger struck head on burner.Accident 19920822032819ARaven S66A · Hopkinton, MAForced down into trees after fuel exhaustion. One hour flight stretched to two hours. Lacked suitable landing area.Accident 19920524056319ARaven S66A · Southhampton, NJEncountered adverse wind conditions. Had to descend steeply to make last open field. Hard impact,passenger injuredAccident 19900616021119ARaven S66A · Davis, CAEncountered low fuel burn. Landing in a back yard struck wires. Pilot mismanaged fuel, caused low pressure.Accident 19871011059409ARaven S66A · Albuquerque, NMLanded hard in a gravel pit. Basket bumped rough ground and passengers fell on each other causing injuries.Accident 19860809042119ARaven S66A · Fort Collins, COThe balloon struck powerlines during landing.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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Service difficulty reports · 1
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'S66A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 11
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SB10564SCInstallation of Night Position LightsSTC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsSTC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaSTC SB01670NYInstallation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope.STC SB917GLAddition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.STC SB00096NYInstallation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope.STC SB705NEInstallation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-2.STC SB735NEInstallation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-4.STC SB00407LAInstallation of foam padded tank covers.STC SA5469NMInstallation of position light.STC SL1572SOReplacement of envelope fabric.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
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SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7486066')
GROUP BY stc_number
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PMA parts · 21
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-52264-30Red Deflation Strap 40-ft.P/N SAT-52581Skirt Dipper S66A/ S71A CW/CWS/RB5P/N SAT-51880-1Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 opening
See all 21 PMA partsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
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WHERE tcds_number IN ('A15CE')
AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['S-66A'])) > 0
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WHERE tcds_number IN ('A15CE')
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The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
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LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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ORDER BY aircraft DESC
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