# Cameron Balloons U S N 120 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1880228 - Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS U S - Model: N 120 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 5 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS B3GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B3GL) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Cameron Balloons US - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-u-s-n-120 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 (5) - [N4457A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4457A): [Balloonatics And Aeronuts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONATICS%20AND%20AERONUTS%20LLC), [Belvidere, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Belvidere), built 1999, S/N 6224 - [N6092K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6092K): [Sky Sports Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SPORTS%20INC%20DBA), [Portage, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Portage), built 1989, S/N 5513 - [N6164R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6164R): [Four Corners Balloon Rides LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUR%20CORNERS%20BALLOON%20RIDES%20LLC), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 1995, S/N 5999 - [N75259](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75259): [Dilibero Barry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DILIBERO%20BARRY), [Chester Springs, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Chester%20Springs), built 1992, S/N 5829 - [N89GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89GS): [Mcclung Collin P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLUNG%20COLLIN%20P), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), built 1989, S/N 5470 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 DEN99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA003), Oct 4, 1998: Cameron N-120 (N1607G), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The balloon's encounter with unforecasted wind shear and the subsequent inadvertent collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot's inability to control the balloon's descent. - [NTSB CHI92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA096), Oct 19, 1991: Cameron N120 (N6092K), Goshen, IN, no damage. Probable cause: AN IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. - [NTSB CHI91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA174), May 21, 1991: Cameron N120 (N4014R), Overland Park, KS, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING AN APPROACH FOR LANDING. - [NTSB CHI90LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA225), Aug 27, 1990: Cameron N120 (N6092K), Mottville, MI, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DECENT RATE DURING LANDING AND HIS DECISION TO INITIATE THE FLIGHT IN HIGH WINDS CONDITIONS. ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20070618015759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070618015759I), Jun 18, 2007: Camron N120 (N4537S), North Coventry, PA, No damage. (-23) As related during a telephone conversation with the PIC, on June 18, 2007 at approximately 1950 EDT, he landed due to winds increasing towards landing… - [Accident 19981004038919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981004038919A), Oct 4, 1998: Camron N120 (N1607G), Albuquerque, NM. (.4)On October 4, 1998, approximately 0830 mountain daylight time, a cameron N-120 balloon, N1607G, was not damaged when it collided with terrain near… - [Incident 19980812043369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980812043369I), Aug 12, 1998: Camron N120 (N41154), Madison, WI, Minor damage. (-5) Pilot reported at 200 ft over lake mindota, the balloon descended at a high rate. The basket hit the water and submerged. The pilot got the balloon air… - [Accident 19911019062769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911019062769A), Oct 19, 1991: Camron N120 (N6092K), Goshen, IN. Landed in rough cornfield stubble. Two passengers injured when jostled on landing. Failure to brace a factor. - [Accident 19910520025559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910520025559A), May 20, 1991: Camron N120 (N4014R), Overland Park, KS. Wind gust caught balloon causing hard landing,one passenger injured. - [Accident 19900826038209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900826038209A), Aug 26, 1990: Camron N120 (N6092K), Mottville, MI, Minor damage. Basket tipped over on hard, high wind landing. Seriously injured passenger. - [Incident 19890812052759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890812052759I), Aug 12, 1989: Camron N120 (N6092K), Van Wert, OH, Minor damage. Gust of wind caused balloon to break loose from ground crew. Struck a vehicle. Became airborne. Damaged on landing. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9) 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 SB10564SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10564SC): Installation of Night Position Lights. Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X - [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc - [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SB870NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB870NE): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-140-5 replacement envelope (4 point attachment system). Aerostat Envelopes Inc - [STC SB01525CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01525CH): Replace Cameron Balloons basket/burner system and fuel tanks with Colt Model 40x60 basket/Colt III (C3) double burner, and Colt fuel tanks Model V30. Approved for serial number 6279 ONLY. Maximum gross weight is 2400 lbs. Cameron Balloons US - [STC SB00826CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00826CH): Replace the Cameron Balloons US Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model CW-S or Basket Model WHP, the Aerostar International Burner Model HP II Dual and the Aerostar International H-20 fuel tanks. (N-120 5605). Cameron Balloons US - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SB1384GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1384GL): Replace the Cameron Balloons Ltd. basket/burner system with an Aerostar Intn'l (Raven) basket/dual burner system. Cameron Balloons US - [STC SA2982SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2982SO): Installation of Mach Zero fuel tank assemblies. Mach Zero Hot Air Balloon Company ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000 - [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997 - [Dwg MZ250, Dwg MZ251, Dwg MZ252](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF8E467035B8D778852570490052CC27.0001): Installation of Mach Zero Fuel Tank Assembly. Mach Zero Hot Air Balloon Co · Modification part · Aug 13, 1991 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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