# Cameron Balloons O-65

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880106
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS
- Model: O-65
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 11
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-o-65

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 (11)

- [N116CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116CB): [Go Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Beavercreek, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Beavercreek), built 1977, S/N 239
- [N1997W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1997W): [Glen Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLEN%20MICHAEL%20J), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1987, S/N 5321
- [N210GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210GR): [Conrad Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONRAD%20KENNETH%20J), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1979, S/N 472
- [N227CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227CB): [Escape Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESCAPE%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), built 1980, S/N 611
- [N2978J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2978J): [Bubbles On Ash LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUBBLES%20ON%20ASH%20LLC), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), S/N 5069
- [N2989W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2989W): [Salazar Katelyn C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALAZAR%20KATELYN%20C), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), S/N 5202
- [N383CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383CB): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 730
- [N397CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N397CB): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 606
- [N398CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398CB): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 607
- [N41155](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41155): [Buzzards Glory Balloon Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUZZARDS%20GLORY%20BALLOON%20CO%20LLC), [Cedar Rapids, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Cedar%20Rapids), built 1997, S/N 6110
- [N73CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73CB): [Scmitt Ruth Ann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCMITT%20RUTH%20ANN), [Mineral Point, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mineral%20Point), S/N 221

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 FTW96LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA355), Aug 23, 1996: Cameron O-65 (N2035C), Clinton, LA, minor damage. Probable cause: the instructor pilot's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace himself in preparation for landing.
- [NTSB CHI86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA128), Apr 28, 1986: Cameron O-65 (N298CB), Pickney, MI, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20000702028419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000702028419I), Jul 2, 2000: Camron O65 (N89CB), Battle Creek, MI, Minor damage. (-23)The pilot stated that he was descending upon a landing site when he spotted power lines at the last minute. He stated that he tried to climb but did not…
- [Accident 19960823023859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960823023859A), Aug 23, 1996: Camron O65 (N2035C), Parish, LA, Minor damage. Brushed a tree on landing, bounced hard. (-23) during landing, the aircraft bounced into the air resulting in a hard landing. The flight instructor suffered a…
- [Accident 19860427017109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427017109A), Apr 27, 1986: Camron O65 (N298CB), Pinckney, MI. A passenger was injured during a hard drag balloon landing. The pilot was thrown into the passenger.
- [Incident 19850713043069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850713043069I), Jul 13, 1985: Camron O65 (N210GR), Garrett, IN, Minor damage. Wind shift during attempt to move balloon to accessible field. Struck powerlines when deflation line malfunctioned.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Cameron Balloons US O-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-us-o-65): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 1880220

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