# Aerostar International S81A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7487907 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC - Model: S81A - 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: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s81a 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 ## 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 (4) - [N11BQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11BQ): [Balloon Quest Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20QUEST%20INC), [Fenton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Fenton), built 2001, S/N S81A-3010 - [N5069B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5069B): [Flying Circus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20CIRCUS%20INC), [Custer, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Custer), built 2003, S/N S81A-3016 - [N5299P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5299P): [Castellion Susan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTELLION%20SUSAN%20C), [Winter Park, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Winter%20Park), built 2001, S/N S81A-3012 - [N9038M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9038M): [Chavez Laurie F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAVEZ%20LAURIE%20F), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1997, S/N S53A-3024 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 CEN12CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA511), Aug 2, 2012: Aerostar International S81A (N5316Q), Colorado Springs, CO, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with an unexpected shift of wind direction and velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury. - [NTSB DEN07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA163), Sep 20, 2007: Aerostar S81A (N5294D), Hartsel, CO, no damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI07LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA317), Jul 17, 2007: Aerostar International S81A (N5069B), Custer, SD, no damage. Probable cause: The high wind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with adverse weather during the flight. - [NTSB CHI03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA224), Jul 23, 2003: Aerostar S81A (N11BQ), Highland, MI, no damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees, the reported high winds and gusts, the trees, the power… - [NTSB FTW02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA013), Oct 10, 2001: Aerostar International S81A (N52760), Albuquerque, NM, minor damage. Probable cause: the selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA295), Sep 12, 2000: Aerostar S-81A (N9174Z), Custer, SD, minor damage. Probable cause: The ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind. - [NTSB CHI95LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA262), Aug 8, 1995: Aerostar S-81-A (N9174Z), Custer, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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 20070717825719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070717825719I), Jul 17, 2007: Aerstr S81A (N5069B), Pringle, SD, No damage. (-23) On 7/17/07 at 0700 a balloon owned by black hills balloons landed hard during an air tour flight. The aircraft was not damaged, and one passenger… - [Accident 20030723016519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030723016519A), Jul 23, 2003: Aerstr S81A (N11BQ), Hartland, MI. (-23) On 7-23-2003 @ approximately 0630 N11BQ departed balloon quest launch area (2470 grange hall road, fenton, MI 48430). The total gross weight was 3741.4… - [Accident 20011010032259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011010032259A), Oct 10, 2001: Aerstr S81A (N52760), Albuquerque, NM, No damage. (-23) On 10/10/01 at 0830 MDT an Aerostar S81A balloon, N52760, contacted a small building during a high wind landing to a parking lot at the NM state… - [Accident 20000912036919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000912036919A), Sep 12, 2000: Aerstr S81A (N9174Z), Custer, SD, No damage. (-23) This accident occurred during a commercial balloon sightseeing tour operated by black hills balloons of Custer, SD. After landing, wind carried envelope… - [Accident 19950808023759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950808023759A), Aug 8, 1995: N9174Z, Custer, SD, Substantial damage. On sight seeing flight. Sudden wind gust forced balloon across road into trees and hard landing. Blamed dust devil.(.4) during the landing phase of a local… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5) 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 SB02986CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02986CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket with the Ultramagic Basket Model C-9, S/N 27, by replacing the Aerostar International load blocks with Ultramagic carabiners. Black Hills Balloons Inc - [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (5) 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-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-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-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-52264-14](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/24389E4B4B11C6BF86257D510058BEE5.0001): Red Deflation Strap 89-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-14 · Sep 10, 2014 - [P/N SAT-52264-31](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01DD20F11AD07FCF86257D510058C074.0001): Red Deflation Strap 52-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-31 · Sep 10, 2014 --- 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.