Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 0900104

Manufacturer (registry)
AVIAN BALLOON
Model
SKYHAWK
Registry code
0900104
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA3NW
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 · 63

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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 SKYHAWK

AD 2013-03-10HardwareEffective Mar 19, 2013
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0900104'))
  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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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0900104'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 20

See all 20 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0900104')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

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

NTSB ERA23LA377Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Bucyrus, OHThe balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger.Sep 21, 2023 · N2067Q · Minor damageNTSB NYC03LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Cottageville, WVThe pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.Oct 23, 2002 · N71AV · No damageNTSB FTW97LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NMThe ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damageNTSB SEA86LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Skyhawk · Yakima, WAA forced landing was made due to fuel starvation. During the forced landing the balloon struck power lines, severing the basket from the envelope. Sparks from the wire strike caused a small brush fire. Post accident exam revealed the plt inadvertently…Jun 7, 1986 · N7001N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon AX8 · Canton, OHPlt and passenger (student balloon pilot) elected a precautionary landing in an open field rather than overfly densely populated area and power lines, on touchdown, wind lifted balloon slightly and caused drift. As student plt was operating envelope vent, she…Sep 29, 1984 · N7003Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82FTE18Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Longmont, COThe pilot tookoff in the balloon with three passengers on a sight-seeing flight. The wind was from 200 degrees at 5 gusting 7 knots. A large field was selected for landing. While using a high wind landing procedure, the gondola tipped over during touchdown.…Apr 24, 1982 · N72AV · No damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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 ('0900104')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 12

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

Accident 20230921014749AAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Bucyrus, OHThe flight launched from a field near the residence of the pilot, at around 1800 hours with two passengers on board. The distance of the flight was approximately 11 miles, duration 50 minutes. The landing site was flat, with power lines running across the…Sep 21, 2023 · N2067Q · No damageAccident 20080923857189AAvianw Skyhawk · Bucyrus, OHWhile inflating the balloon, 2 passengers boarded and while the third passenger was boarding a gust of wind lifted the basket and knocked the 72 year old woman off causing injury. The balloon was deflated and EMS called. The passenger was transported to the…Sep 23, 2008 · N2067Q · No damageIncident 20041013026259IAvianw Skyhawk · Spokane, WA(-23) The student pilot was taking a private pilot practical flight test with an FAA inspector. After takeoff the winds were not as forecast and the balloon drifted over a forested area with limited suitable landing sites. The student pilot made one…Oct 13, 2004 · N5037G · Minor damageAccident 20021023030349AAvianw Skyhawk · Cottageville, WV(.19) On October 23, 2002, about 1700 eastern daylight time, an avian balloons Skyhawk, N71AV, was not damaged when it collided with wires during a descent to land near Cottageville, west Virginia. The certificated private pilot was seriously injured, while…Oct 23, 2002 · N71AV · Minor damageIncident 19980921037759IAvianw Skyhawk · Kalispell, MT(-5) On September 21, 1998, at approximately 18:30 MDT, Mr. Paul fifield (pilot), reported that his aircraft, an avian Skyhawk balloon, N1612W, hit the power lines on a final approach to a field location at 4 mile drive and highway 93, north of Kalispell,…Sep 21, 1998 · N1612W · Minor damageAccident 19961005043399AAvianw Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NMGround crewman injured when balloon lifted. Hand caught in a rope. Lifted 20FT then got loose and fell. (-23) on 10/05/96 at 5:45 am MDT, a ground crewmember suffered serious injuries while assisting in the predawn launch of avian AX8 hot air balloon (N47AV).…Oct 5, 1996 · N47AVIncident 19870215013279IAvianw Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NMBalloon touched down, wind picked balloon back up and into powerlines and trees.Feb 15, 1987 · N47AV · Minor damageAccident 19860607025479AAvianw Skyhawk · Yakima, WAThe hot air balloon descended into powerlines. The pilot believed he was out of fuel due to an improper tank set upJun 7, 1986 · N7001N · Substantial damageAccident 19840929073929AAvianw Skyhawk · Canton, OHWind gust caused balloon gondola to drag after landing. Passenger fell out. Vented balloon but drifted into wires.Sep 29, 1984 · N7003Q · Substantial damageIncident 19840321012589IAvianw Skyhawk · Keller, TXDuring deflation after landing the balloon draped over electrical wires causing a short and burned wires.Mar 21, 1984 · N888QA · Minor damageAccident 19820424011029AAvianw Skyhawk · Longmont, COPassenger injured when balloon made hard landing in gusty wind. Gondola tipped over and passenger fell out.Apr 24, 1982 · N72AVIncident 19810704053829IAvtanw Skyhawk · Aurora, OHBalloon hit trees and then wires during landing. Pilot misjudged landing area.Jul 4, 1981 · N38AV · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0900104')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SKYHAWK'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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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.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0900104')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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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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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'SKYHAWK' AND m.code NOT IN ('0900104')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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