# Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0900110 - Manufacturer (registry): AVIAN BALLOON - Model: MAGNUM IX - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 8 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A4NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4NM) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Avian Balloon - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/avian-balloon-magnum-ix 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 (14) - [N16111](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16111): [Avian Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIAN%20BALLOON%20CO), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), S/N 167 - [N2000T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2000T): [Northern Light Balloon Exped](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPED), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 1995, S/N 192 - [N2023B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2023B): [Northern Light Balloon Exped](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPED), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), S/N 198 - [N2033A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2033A): [Northern Light Balloon Exped](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPED), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 1997, S/N 201 - [N2037U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2037U): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 1997, S/N 202 - [N20513](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20513): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 1998, S/N 204 - [N2056Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2056Z): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 1999, S/N 205 - [N20810](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20810): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona Balloon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS%20SEDONA%20BALLOON), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), S/N 209 - [N5026L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5026L): [Welser Dennis K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELSER%20DENNIS%20K), [Tallmadge, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Tallmadge), S/N 175 - [N70047](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70047): [Avian Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIAN%20BALLOON%20CO), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), built 1984, S/N 124 - [N80009](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80009): [Morgan Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20KEVIN), [Driggs, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Driggs), S/N 213 - [N8001Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8001Q): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 2001, S/N 214 - [N8002U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8002U): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 2004, S/N 216 - [N8003J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8003J): [Smith Drew Aidan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20DREW%20AIDAN), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 2006, S/N 217 ## NTSB investigations (10) 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 WPR12CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA163), Apr 10, 2012: Avian Balloon Magnum IX (N2037U), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB WPR12CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA163), Apr 10, 2012: Avian Balloon Magnum IX (N20513), Sedona, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB LAX02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA111), Mar 16, 2002: Avian Magnum IX (N2037U), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB SEA97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA181), Aug 3, 1997: Avian Magnum IX (N20146), Donald, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB CHI96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA349), Sep 22, 1996: Avian Balloon Magnum IX (N2006W), Stilwell, KS, no damage. Probable cause: the 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). - [NTSB SEA94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA191), Jul 22, 1994: Avian Magnum 9 (N50257), Pasco, WA, no damage. Probable cause: A 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. - [NTSB LAX93LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA283), Apr 11, 1993: Avian Balloon Magnum IX (N16131), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PLANNED APPROACH TO THE LANDING AREA. - [NTSB SEA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA145), Jul 6, 1992: Avian Balloon Magnum IX (N1613B), Driggs, ID, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: WEATHER CONDITION (DOWNDRAFT) AND OBJECT (TRANSMISSION WIRES). - [NTSB LAX88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA137), Mar 26, 1988: Avian Magnum IX (N1601D), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX88LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA002), Oct 3, 1987: Avian Balloon Magnum IX (N1600P), Carefree, AZ, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (17) 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 20120410006422A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120410006422A), Apr 10, 2012: Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX (N20513), Substantial damage. Pilot 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… - [Accident 20120410006172A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120410006172A), Apr 10, 2012: Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX (N2037U), Substantial damage. Pilot 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… - [Incident 20090726014239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090726014239I), Jul 26, 2009: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N2023B), Sedona, AZ, Minor damage. (-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… - [Incident 20030802018229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030802018229I), Aug 2, 2003: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N16111), Spokane, WA, Minor damage. (-23) On short final approach to landing the pilot noticed electrical lines in the approach path. There was insufficient time to avoid contact. The pilot chose… - [Accident 20020316009169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020316009169A), Mar 16, 2002: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N2037U), Sedona, AZ, No damage. (-23) While attempting to land after a sight seeing flight, the hot air balloon struck a tree. The pilot and passengers were ejected from the balloon. One… - [Incident 20010705020949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010705020949I), Jul 5, 2001: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N7004S), Minnetrista, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On July 5, 2001, at 1935 hours CDT, a avian magnum ix hot air balloon, owned and operated by the pilot descended and struck powerlines upon approach for… - [Accident 19970803020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970803020359A), Aug 3, 1997: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N20146), Donald, OR, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Balloon landing to refuel, hit a tree, spilled occupants onto ground, then crashed. (.4)while attempting to land on the edge of an open field under near-calm… - [Incident 19961228042749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961228042749I), Dec 28, 1996: Amtr MAGNUM (N5034L), Las Vegas, NV. Student overvented caused altitude loss landing. Balloon touched residence roof. Damaged tiles. Paid off owner. - [Accident 19960921046699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960921046699A), Sep 21, 1996: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N2006W). (-16) On September 21, 1996, Mr. Frank l. gallegos operated avian balloon, magnum ix, N2006W, as pilot in command on a commercial, sightseeing flight with six… - [Accident 19940721019649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940721019649A), Jul 21, 1994: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N50257), Pasco, WA. Passenger fell out of balloon on hard bounce. Tangle in vent line. Dragged 25 ft. had medical inop thumb condition. - [Accident 19930411022959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930411022959A), Apr 11, 1993: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N16131), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Reported wind dragged balloon from open landing area into dry was and trees. Passenger report dragged thru trees. - [Accident 19920706024259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920706024259A), Jul 6, 1992: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N1613B), Driggs, ID, Destroyed. Downdraft as balloon neared wires on landing caused basket support cable to hit wires. Landed safe. Caught fire. - [Incident 19920225022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920225022819I), Feb 25, 1992: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N1613X), Phoenix, AZ. On landing balloon basket hit ground. Became airborne. Bounced few times due to wind gusts. Two passengers injured. - [Accident 19880326006479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880326006479A), Mar 26, 1988: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N1601D), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Landed in strong gusty wind. Knotted vent line minus a pulley hung up and broke. Unvented balloon dragged a mile. - [Accident 19871003058449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871003058449A), Oct 3, 1987: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N1600P), Carefree, AZ, Substantial damage. Hard landing in gusty winds collapsing envelope which then rebounded. Balloon ascended and struck ground again. - [Incident 19860419020619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860419020619I), Apr 19, 1986: Avianw MAGNUMIX (N7004J), Phoenix, AZ. Balloon basket passed through some bushes during landing. Passenger received a laceration to face from a bush. - [Incident 19860222008979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860222008979I), Feb 22, 1986: Wtesey AVIANMKIVM (N7003Y), Scottsdale, AZ. Misjudged descent rate and struck a building while approaching to land in an open field. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2014FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000055), Feb 3, 2014: HAND RAIL. BROKEN. BALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN 1 LOCATION. - [SDR 2014FA0000054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000054), Feb 3, 2014: HAND RAIL. USED. BALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN THREE LOCATIONS. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) 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 SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC --- 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.