Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 7487077

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Model
S-77A
Registry code
7487077
Registered
7 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
9
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 · 22

1986Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 22 aircraft
19862
19871
19881
19912
19924
19931
19971
19982
19993
20003
20011
20061

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1986In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 4 ADs
19861
19911
19931
20131
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487077'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487077'))
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Registered aircraft · 7

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487077')
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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB LAX08CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S-77A · Boulder, COAn encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Cottage Grove, MNThe inadequate touchdown by the pilot.Jun 3, 2003 · N52461 · No damageNTSB CHI02LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S-77A · Custer, SDThe pilot of the balloon did not maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include the variable winds and the inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot in command.Jul 27, 2002 · N2867W · No damageNTSB DEN00LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Steamboat Spgs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing.Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damageNTSB CHI00LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · River Falls, WIthe unfavorable wind condition for landing and control of the balloon during landing not possible by the pilot.Jul 14, 2000 · N5075H · No damageNTSB LAX96LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Tucson, AZthe interruption to the pilot's planned landing approach due to obstructions in the original touchdown spot, which led to the pilot misjudging the landing flare.Feb 17, 1996 · N6317U · No damageNTSB LAX95LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Davis, CAthe pilot's misjudgement of the balloon's excessive rate-of-descent in a high wind landing and her inadequate remedial action to correct the condition.Jul 3, 1995 · N6317U · Minor damageNTSB LAX91LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Phoenix, AZStrength degradation of the kevlar suspension cables, due to previous heat damage. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the quick release line to release, and susceptibility of kevlar suspension cables to heat.Nov 24, 1990 · N3605T · Substantial damage
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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 ('7487077')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20080702840569ARaven S77A · Boulder, CO(-23) On Wednesday July 2, 2008 at 06:13 mountain daylight time, an Aerostar S077A, N9014W, piloted by a commerical pilot, was substantially when it became entangled in a cottonwood tree shortly after lifting off from a field in bolder, CO. Visual…Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damageAccident 20030601011709ARaven S77A · Cottage Grove, MN(-23) While on balloon sightseeing flight, the winds increased and pilot decided to land in a park. Balloon landed hard but stayed upright. One 84 year old passenger broke rib by being run into by another passenger. There was no damage to balloon. Counseled…Jun 1, 2003 · N52461Accident 20020727016789ARaven S77A · Fairburn, SD(-23) July 27, 2002, pilot scott nash notified the rap FSDO of an aircraft accident that occurred at 6:45 am at Custer State park. The aircraft reported was an Aerostar S77A balloon with eight passengers. The aircraft made a hard landing and two passengers…Jul 27, 2002 · N2867W · No damageAccident 20000806013099ARaven S77A · Steamboat Sprin, CO(-23) Balloon basket tipped on landing because of a bush being in the field. Woman passenger 72 years old lost her balance slipped and broke an ankle. The four other passengers were injured. Other than the tipping of the basket this was anormal landing.…Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damageAccident 20000713012259ARaven S77A · River Falls, WI(-23) Hard landing due to sudden gust.Jul 13, 2000 · N5075H · No damageAccident 19960217015939ARaven S77A · Tucson, AZPassenger broke a foot on hard bouncy landing. Balloons susepticle to rough landing in wind. Briefed on position.Feb 17, 1996 · N6317UAccident 19950703016039ARaven S77A · Davis, CALanded hard in high wind landing. Passengers bounced out. No weather briefing. No heluts used. Victim not holding.Jul 3, 1995 · N6317U · Minor damage · 1 fatalIncident 19930806027879IRaven S77A · Park City, UTFuel line came off of burner during landing. Fire stopped when gas turned off. Fuel line incorrectly installed.Aug 6, 1993 · N90568 · Minor damageAccident 19901124051709ARaven S77A · Phoenix, AZCord on tethered balloon failed release. Caused bounce. Support cables failed. Dropped basket. Overdue maintenance.Nov 24, 1990 · N3605T · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 6

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.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7487077')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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PMA parts · 11

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.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A15CE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['S-77A'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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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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  WHERE m.match_key = 'S77A' AND m.code NOT IN ('7487077')
  GROUP BY ALL
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