# Aerostar International S-77A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7487077
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
- Model: S-77A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 9
- 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: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-77a

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

## 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 (7)

- [N5243J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5243J): [Utah Outventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UTAH%20OUTVENTURES%20LLC), [South Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/South%20Salt%20Lake), built 1999, S/N S77A-3029
- [N52461](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52461): [Back Country Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACK%20COUNTRY%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Tres Piedras, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Tres%20Piedras), built 2000, S/N S77A-3031
- [N5254M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5254M): [Flying Circus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20CIRCUS%20INC), [Custer, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Custer), built 2000, S/N S77A-3032
- [N5271E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5271E): [Camelot Balloons](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMELOT%20BALLOONS), [Basalt, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Basalt), built 2000, S/N S77A-3033
- [N7119T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7119T): [Streeter Jack T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STREETER%20JACK%20T), [Blaine, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blaine), S/N S77A-3023
- [N90568](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90568): [Griswold Scott R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRISWOLD%20SCOTT%20R), [Selkirk, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Selkirk), built 1992, S/N S77A-3021
- [N9056G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9056G): [Auer Joshua J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUER%20JOSHUA%20J), [Fallbrook, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fallbrook), S/N S77A-3020

## NTSB investigations (8)

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 LAX08CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA209), Jul 2, 2008: Aerostar International S-77A (N9014W), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: An encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA147), Jun 3, 2003: Aerostar S-77A (N52461), Cottage Grove, MN, no damage. Probable cause: The inadequate touchdown by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA216), Jul 27, 2002: Aerostar International S-77A (N2867W), Custer, SD, no damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB DEN00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA146), Aug 6, 2000: Aerostar S-77A (N5164R), Steamboat Spgs, CO, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA196), Jul 14, 2000: Aerostar S-77A (N5075H), River Falls, WI, no damage. Probable cause: the unfavorable wind condition for landing and control of the balloon during landing not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA190), Feb 17, 1996: Aerostar S-77A (N6317U), Tucson, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: the 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.
- [NTSB LAX95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA237), Jul 3, 1995: Aerostar S-77A (N6317U), Davis, CA, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the 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.
- [NTSB LAX91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA038), Nov 24, 1990: Aerostar S-77A (N3605T), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: STRENGTH 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…

## FAA accident and incident reports (9)

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 20080702840569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080702840569A), Jul 2, 2008: Raven S77A (N9014W), Boulder, CO, Substantial damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20030601011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030601011709A), Jun 1, 2003: Raven S77A (N52461), 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…
- [Accident 20020727016789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020727016789A), Jul 27, 2002: Raven S77A (N2867W), Fairburn, SD, No damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20000806013099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000806013099A), Aug 6, 2000: Raven S77A (N5164R), Steamboat Sprin, CO, No damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20000713012259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000713012259A), Jul 13, 2000: Raven S77A (N5075H), River Falls, WI, No damage. (-23) Hard landing due to sudden gust.
- [Accident 19960217015939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960217015939A), Feb 17, 1996: Raven S77A (N6317U), Tucson, AZ. Passenger broke a foot on hard bouncy landing. Balloons susepticle to rough landing in wind. Briefed on position.
- [Accident 19950703016039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950703016039A), Jul 3, 1995: Raven S77A (N6317U), Davis, CA, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Landed hard in high wind landing. Passengers bounced out. No weather briefing. No heluts used. Victim not holding.
- [Incident 19930806027879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930806027879I), Aug 6, 1993: Raven S77A (N90568), Park City, UT, Minor damage. Fuel line came off of burner during landing. Fire stopped when gas turned off. Fuel line incorrectly installed.
- [Accident 19901124051709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901124051709A), Nov 24, 1990: Raven S77A (N3605T), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Cord on tethered balloon failed release. Caused bounce. Support cables failed. Dropped basket. Overdue maintenance.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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 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 SB01670NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01670NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc
- [STC SB00096NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00096NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (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.

- [P/N SAT-52264-13](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F78048B79A4E4C6986257D510058BEBC.0001): Red Deflation Strap 83-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-13 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52956](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F71A6B8B43D7747586257D510058B766.0001): Deflation Panel S77A/S81A Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52956 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52264-33](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F13E6E2785E45EE186257D510058C0C4.0001): Red Deflation Strap 42-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-33 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52938](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B877B2CCC1F4314D86257D510058B5AE.0001): Deflation Panel S77A/S81A Para-Rip. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52938 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51529](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9DBEF17273088C9386257D510058B125.0001): Skirt S77A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51529 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52724](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9DB40C37605B6E6186257D510058B32D.0001): Skirt Dipper S-77A/S81A. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52724 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51982-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/223709BF7A0350A386257D510058B495.0001): Deflation Panel S77A Rip Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-6 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51982-16](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2229486B8DDDE62486257D510058B4E5.0001): Deflation Panel S77A Rip Top Current. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-16 · Sep 10, 2014
- [RP107](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C4A6680B2BD373568525703F004DD364.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-51502 Gores 1-28 Station 12.5-106 · Oct 5, 1994
- [W-175-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9C71A3ABCFE64EC78525703F004DD2E4.0001): Hot Air Balloon Envelope. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17653, D-52071, D-51502 · Aug 7, 1994
- [Dwg 100-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1406C80067C79ECF8525703D006949BF.0001): Refueling Adaptor. Balloons Unlimited of Wis Inc · Modification part · Dec 12, 1993

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Raven Industries S77A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s77a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7480650

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