# Avian Balloon SKYHAWK - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0900104 - Manufacturer (registry): AVIAN BALLOON - Model: SKYHAWK - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A3NW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3NW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Avian Balloon - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/avian-balloon-skyhawk 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 (20) - [N1502W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1502W): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1982, S/N 102 - [N1612K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1612K): [Jonard Alex F II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONARD%20ALEX%20F%20II), [Sycamore, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sycamore), S/N 142 - [N1612Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1612Z): [Benson Paul M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENSON%20PAUL%20M), [East Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/East%20Wenatchee), S/N 150 - [N1613K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1613K): [Cloudburner Airventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUDBURNER%20AIRVENTURES%20INC), [Milan, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Milan), S/N 158 - [N1614A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1614A): [Balloon Mississippi LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20MISSISSIPPI%20LLC), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), S/N 162 - [N2067Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2067Q): [Keller Martha J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLER%20MARTHA%20J), [Crestline, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Crestline), built 1999, S/N 207 - [N2091G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2091G): [Wells Russell L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20RUSSELL%20L), [Seville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Seville), S/N 211 - [N2820W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2820W): [Hill John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20JOHN%20B), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), S/N 101 - [N32ZX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32ZX): [Jonard Alex F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONARD%20ALEX%20F), [Sycamore, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sycamore), built 2015, S/N 2ZX - [N333UF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333UF): [Rote Shannon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTE%20SHANNON%20R), [Doylestown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Doylestown), S/N 172 - [N38AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38AV): [Rote Shannon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTE%20SHANNON%20R), [Doylestown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Doylestown), S/N 38 - [N5022Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5022Q): [Sidle Zachary J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDLE%20ZACHARY%20J), [Ashland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Ashland), S/N 166 - [N5023M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5023M): [Cory Emily F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORY%20EMILY%20F), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), S/N 168 - [N5026H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5026H): [Coats Autumn H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COATS%20AUTUMN%20H), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), S/N 174 - [N50288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50288): [Avian Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIAN%20BALLOON%20CO), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), built 1993, S/N 179 - [N5033L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5033L): [Hinchcliff Raymond E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINCHCLIFF%20RAYMOND%20E), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), S/N 188 - [N5036E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5036E): [Corson Robert R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSON%20ROBERT%20R%20JR), [Canonsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Canonsburg), S/N 186 - [N5037G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5037G): [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), built 1994, S/N 183, Registration pending - [N996BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N996BG): [Gerber Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERBER%20MARK%20W), [Gibsonia, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gibsonia), S/N 64 - [N99AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99AV): [Rote Shannon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTE%20SHANNON%20R), [Doylestown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Doylestown), built 1982, S/N 99 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 ERA23LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA377), Sep 21, 2023: Avian Balloon Skyhawk (N2067Q), Bucyrus, OH, minor damage. Probable cause: The balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger. - [NTSB NYC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA013), Oct 23, 2002: Avian Balloon Skyhawk (N71AV), Cottageville, WV, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines. - [NTSB FTW97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA011), Oct 5, 1996: Avian Balloon Skyhawk (N47AV), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB SEA86LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA147), Jun 7, 1986: Avian Skyhawk (N7001N), Yakima, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI84LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA388), Sep 29, 1984: Avian Balloon AX8 (N7003Q), Canton, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN82FTE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE18), Apr 24, 1982: Avian Balloon Skyhawk (N72AV), Longmont, CO, no damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (12) 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 20230921014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230921014749A), Sep 21, 2023: Avian Balloon SKYHAWK (N2067Q), Bucyrus, OH, No damage. The 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… - [Accident 20080923857189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080923857189A), Sep 23, 2008: Avianw SKYHAWK (N2067Q), Bucyrus, OH, No damage. While 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… - [Incident 20041013026259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041013026259I), Oct 13, 2004: Avianw SKYHAWK (N5037G), Spokane, WA, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 20021023030349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021023030349A), Oct 23, 2002: Avianw SKYHAWK (N71AV), Cottageville, WV, Minor damage. (.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… - [Incident 19980921037759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980921037759I), Sep 21, 1998: Avianw SKYHAWK (N1612W), Kalispell, MT, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 19961005043399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961005043399A), Oct 5, 1996: Avianw SKYHAWK (N47AV), Albuquerque, NM. Ground 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… - [Incident 19870215013279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870215013279I), Feb 15, 1987: Avianw SKYHAWK (N47AV), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Balloon touched down, wind picked balloon back up and into powerlines and trees. - [Accident 19860607025479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860607025479A), Jun 7, 1986: Avianw SKYHAWK (N7001N), Yakima, WA, Substantial damage. The hot air balloon descended into powerlines. The pilot believed he was out of fuel due to an improper tank set up - [Accident 19840929073929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840929073929A), Sep 29, 1984: Avianw SKYHAWK (N7003Q), Canton, OH, Substantial damage. Wind gust caused balloon gondola to drag after landing. Passenger fell out. Vented balloon but drifted into wires. - [Incident 19840321012589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840321012589I), Mar 21, 1984: Avianw SKYHAWK (N888QA), Keller, TX, Minor damage. During deflation after landing the balloon draped over electrical wires causing a short and burned wires. - [Accident 19820424011029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820424011029A), Apr 24, 1982: Avianw SKYHAWK (N72AV), Longmont, CO. Passenger injured when balloon made hard landing in gusty wind. Gondola tipped over and passenger fell out. - [Incident 19810704053829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810704053829I), Jul 4, 1981: Avtanw SKYHAWK (N38AV), Aurora, OH, Minor damage. Balloon hit trees and then wires during landing. Pilot misjudged landing area. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 95ZZZX2627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2627), May 4, 1995: VALVE GUIDE. WORN. CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. FOUND .010 INCH WEAR IN EXHAUST GUIDE ALLOWING EXHAUST VALVE TO WEAR SEAT AND VALVE FACE. THIS WAS A FACTORY NEW ENGINE ## 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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Buckeye Industries SKYHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckeye-industries-skyhawk): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05901JY - [Buckeye SKY HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckeye-sky-hawk): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05901PM - [Buckeye SKYHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckeye-skyhawk): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05901UL - [Walter SKYHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/walter-skyhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563791 - [Buckeye SKYHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckeye-skyhawk): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05904JF - [Buckeye Powered Parachutes SKYHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckeye-powered-parachutes-skyhawk): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056316R - [Buckey SKY HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckey-sky-hawk): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05904E1 - [Patrick Mcglynn SKY HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/patrick-mcglynn-sky-hawk): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 06101UE - [Kimble Charles R SKY HAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/kimble-charles-r-sky-hawk): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 13015AM --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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