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Cameron Balloons O-77

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 1880108

Manufacturer (registry)
CAMERON BALLOONS
Model
O-77
Registry code
1880108
Registered
9 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
60 mph
Certification
Type certificated

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 · 54

1974Registered 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 · Cameron Balloons O-77

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

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Registered aircraft · 9

N10436Go Ballooning LLC · Anchorage, AKBuilt 2005 · S/N 6395N312CBConnors Ronald W · Saline, MIBuilt 1980 · S/N 620N384CBLoeffler Steven R · Albuquerque, NMBuilt 1983 · S/N 684N401CBAerostatica Inc DBA · Ann Arbor, MIS/N 680N4505NPallister Joshua David · Helena, MTBuilt 2003 · S/N 6340N5309YStodolski Mark D · Sterling, MABuilt 2001 · S/N 6178N5313RCusick Richard J · Lima, OHBuilt 1998 · S/N 6152N828LAMay First Inc · Fishers, INS/N 481N89MWWisely Daryel R Jr · Saline, MIS/N 316
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NTSB investigations · 3

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DEN86LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron 0-77 · Rio Rancho, NMThe plt stated that during the inflation of his balloon, the safety line holding the basket to his support vehicle broke during windy conditions. According to the plt, he tried to inflate the envelope in order to climb above buildings nearby. The plt…Jan 18, 1986 · N3SB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA325Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCameron 0-77 · Wall Lake, MIThe pilot reported that during flight, he encountered unexpected light turbulence and elected to land at the next available spot. He stated that during a landing approach at about 50 ft above the treetops, a gust of wind was encountered that forced hot air…Aug 22, 1982 · N89MW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA173Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCameron Ballon 0-77 · Peewee Valley, KYThe pilot reported that he took off in light to moderate wind conditions. During a 30 minute flight, the wind velocity increased. The pilot said that he briefed his passenger on how to position himself to avoid injury in the event of a hard landing. A shallow…Jun 21, 1982 · N96CB · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 11

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

Incident 20010826022879ICamron O77 · Findlay, OH(-23) The pilot made a rapid descent to avoid a set of power lines in his flight path. The descent allowed the basket and crew to land safely, and caused the balloon to come in contact with the power lines. There was no damage to the balloon or basket.Aug 26, 2001 · N5313RIncident 20010506014859ICamron O77 · Allentown, PA(-23) During inflation of the balloon, the tie down strap quick disconnect failed, releasing the balloon. The balloon became somewhat bouyant and moved horizontally along the ground until it hit a group of trees. There wereno injuries and damage was minor.…May 6, 2001 · N7400C · Minor damageAccident 19860118001529ACamron O77 · Rio Rancho, NMBalloon blown into a building when tether broke during inflation in a strong wind.Jan 18, 1986 · N3SB · Substantial damageIncident 19841202070559ICamron O77 · Gallup, NMBalloon encountered wind blowing off course, chose landing in trees. Craft low on fuel.Dec 2, 1984 · N218CB · Minor damageIncident 19830626041599ICamron O77 · Englewood, OHBalloon struck wires while landing in a field. Pilot claims he did not see the power lines prior to landing.Jun 26, 1983 · N1029GAccident 19820822042559ACamron O77 · Wall Lake, MIGusty wind allowed hot air to escape balloon during landing approach. Landed in trees short of open field.Aug 22, 1982 · N89MW · Substantial damageAccident 19820620025169ACamron O77 · Pewee Valley, KYMade hard landing due to increased surface wind. Passenger had one leg outside of basket. Impact broke his leg.Jun 20, 1982 · N96CBIncident 19801025076129ICamron O77 · Boulder, COAfter landing gondola tipped over and residue flame ignited grass.Oct 25, 1980 · N232CB · Minor damageIncident 19800803063589ICamron 077 · Indianola, IAHard landing in balloon ejected occupants. Balloon collided with car.Aug 3, 1980 · N312CB · Minor damageIncident 19800622056079ICamron O77 · Dayton, OHDust devil struck tethered balloon causing unintentional flight and injury.Jun 22, 1980 · N100ALIncident 19800419039699ICamron 077 · Farley, IABalloon attempting high wind landing bounced along ground until stopped by fence.Apr 19, 1980 · N122CB · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR CA000314005Blade · corroded(CAN) CORROSION FOUND ON BLADE SHANK.Mar 14, 2000 · Camron O77 · Propeller Blade Section
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Cameron Balloons US O-7714 registered aircraftRegistry code 1880207
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