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Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 0900110

Manufacturer (registry)
AVIAN BALLOON
Model
MAGNUM IX
Registry code
0900110
Registered
14 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA4NM
Holder
Avian Balloon

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 · 38

1982Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

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

Airframe · Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX

AD 2013-03-10HardwareEffective Mar 19, 2013
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 14

N16111Avian Balloon Co · Spokane Valley, WAS/N 167N2000TNorthern Light Balloon Exped · Sedona, AZBuilt 1995 · S/N 192N2023BNorthern Light Balloon Exped · Sedona, AZS/N 198N2033ANorthern Light Balloon Exped · Sedona, AZBuilt 1997 · S/N 201N2037UNorthern Light Balloon Expeditions · Sedona, AZBuilt 1997 · S/N 202N20513Northern Light Balloon Expeditions · Sedona, AZBuilt 1998 · S/N 204N2056ZNorthern Light Balloon Expeditions · Sedona, AZBuilt 1999 · S/N 205N20810Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona Balloon · Sedona, AZS/N 209N5026LWelser Dennis K · Tallmadge, OHS/N 175N70047Avian Balloon Co · Spokane Valley, WABuilt 1984 · S/N 124N80009Morgan Kevin · Driggs, IDS/N 213N8001QNorthern Light Balloon Expeditions · Sedona, AZBuilt 2001 · S/N 214N8002UNorthern Light Balloon Expeditions · Sedona, AZBuilt 2004 · S/N 216N8003JSmith Drew Aidan · Bend, ORBuilt 2006 · S/N 217
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NTSB investigations · 10

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

NTSB WPR12CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Sedona, AZThe pilot did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of another balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.Apr 10, 2012 · N2037U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Sedona, AZThe pilot did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of another balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.Apr 10, 2012 · N20513 · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB LAX02LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Magnum IX · Sedona, AZThe pilot's decision to continue the landing approach after encountering a high wind condition. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use the trees to try and slow the balloon's ground speed.Mar 16, 2002 · N2037U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAvian Magnum IX · Donald, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree that was located on the edge of the field in which he was attempting to land.Aug 3, 1997 · N20146 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Stilwell, KSthe pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).Sep 22, 1996 · N2006W · No damageNTSB SEA94LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Magnum 9 · Pasco, WAA physical impairment that reduced the passenger's ability to hold on to the basket during the hard landing. Factors include an excessive rate of descent at touchdown.Jul 22, 1994 · N50257 · No damageNTSB LAX93LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate planned approach to the landing area.Apr 11, 1993 · N16131 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Driggs, IDThe pilot in command's failure to insure adequate clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather condition (downdraft) and object (transmission wires).Jul 6, 1992 · N1613B · DestroyedNTSB LAX88LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Magnum IX · Phoenix, AZDuring a local flight in a hot air balloon, while descending, the deflation line malfunctioned. It was found that the release pulley had no roller and the rope was knotted and jammed in the pulley. The vent could not be activated in this condition.Mar 26, 1988 · N1601D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Carefree, AZDuring the first takeoff attempt, a small portion of the balloon envelope caught fire and was quickly extinguished. The second takeoff attempt was successful. One passenger on the balloon said that the flight was very erratic ranging in altitude from 10 feet…Oct 3, 1987 · N1600P · Substantial damage
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0900110')
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FAA incident reports · 17

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

Accident 20120410006422AAvian Balloon Magnum IXPilot was approaching to land in a open field and the basket of his balloon made contact with the envelope of another balloon causing it to rip. The pilot said when he realized that he was going to hit the other balloon's envelope he climbed. He said when he…Apr 10, 2012 · N20513 · Substantial damageAccident 20120410006172AAvian Balloon Magnum IXPilot was landing his balloon and his envelope was struck by another balloon's (N20513) basket during the approach to landing. Pilot did state he had to make an emergency landingdamage was a 4' tear above the equator on N2037U. Two panels were replaced and…Apr 10, 2012 · N2037U · Substantial damageIncident 20090726014239IAvianw Magnumix · Sedona, AZ(-23) During the flight on Sunday July 26th, the pilot made a controlled decent landing into a wooded area on the west edge of dry creek canyon. After a soft touchdown, while the pilot was safely unloading passengers, the gondola slowly slid down into a dead…Jul 26, 2009 · N2023B · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR 2014FA0000055Hand Rail · brokenBALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN 1 LOCATION.Feb 3, 2014 · Avianw MAGNUMIX · Balloon ReportsSDR 2014FA0000054Hand Rail · usedBALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN THREE LOCATIONS.Feb 3, 2014 · Avianw MAGNUMIX · Balloon Reports
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'MAGNUMIX'
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STCs that may be installed · 1

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 SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaBalloonacy, Ltd. LLC
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