Cameron Balloons US N-90 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 101

1986Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 101 aircraft
1986	2
1987	2
1988	8
1989	11
1990	12
1991	12
1992	9
1993	9
1994	7
1995	4
1996	4
1997	5
1998	4
1999	2
2000	2
2002	1
2003	2
2004	1
2005	1
2007	1
2008	1
2012	1

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 US N-90

AD 2013-03-10HardwareEffective Mar 19, 2013

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  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 ('1880260'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('1880260'))
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

Airframe · Cameron Balloons US N-90

SAIB CE-11-44Fuel: Cylinder Strap InstallationIssued Jul 13, 2011

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  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 ('1880260'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
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 ('1880260'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

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Registered aircraft · 28

N1192WSuttle James Paul · Strasburg, OHBuilt 2003 · S/N 6343 N16004Elkins Justin · Helena, MTS/N 5919 N1603BCenters Ronald L · Portage, MIBuilt 1994 · S/N 5944

See all 28 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 ('1880260')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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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 ('1880260')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 5

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

NTSB NYC04CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons N90 · Whately, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was windshear.May 23, 2004 · N6123U · Minor damage NTSB FTW98LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N-90 · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the pilot of the Aerostar RX 8, N71415, to follow procedures/directives.Oct 10, 1997 · N1602R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron HAB-N90 · Niagara Falls, NYThe inadequate bracing of the passenger for landing which resulted in a fall.Aug 27, 1993 · N1192W · No damage NTSB CHI92LA252Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N-90 · Centralia, ILAbrupt touchdown.Aug 16, 1992 · N75250 · No damage NTSB FTW69F0312Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680-F · Amarillo, TXDec 4, 1968 · N6149X · Substantial damage

Query with SQL

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 ('1880260') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 ('1880260')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 ('1880260')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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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 20180602025029ICameron Balloons US N-90 · Provo, UTThe pilot was on approach to landing when he got caught in a thermal and a gust of wind, according to the pilot, and his balloon struck a fence belonging to a business. Where the basket made contact with the fence a bracket was broken on the chain link fence.…Jun 2, 2018 · N1603L · Minor damage Incident 20140526010992ICameron Balloons US N-90 · Simpsonville, SCEvent occurred during the aloft balloon event in Simpsonville, SC may 23rd through may 26th, 2014. On may 26th at approx. 0730 hrs during one of the competition flights, balloon N1606L operated by participant [privacy data omitted] was involved in a basket to…May 26, 2014 · N1606L · No damage Accident 20040523010559ACamron N90 · Whately, MA(-23) The balloon encountered some low level wind shear as it approached the tree line on a descent to a landing site. The winds aloft were very light and since there was little forward movement of the balloon it settled into the trees next to the landing…May 23, 2004 · N6123U · Minor damage Incident 20030905026059ICamron N90 · Las Vegas, NV(-23) Pilot hit street light post during initial ascent/takeoff and passengers observed him untangle a rope that had wrapped around the street light. One passenger stated that she hit her elbow on something but no physical injuries observed. The balloon did…Sep 5, 2003 · N7526H Accident 19971010030722ACamron N90 · Albuquerque, NMThe two balloons were practicipating in the alburquerque international balloon fiest. According to witnesses, N1602R was descending at an altitude of approximately 250 feet to 300 feet AGL. Another witness stated that N71415 was "moving towards N1602R and was…Oct 10, 1997 · N1602R · Substantial damage Accident 19930827031479ACamron N90 · Niagara Falls, NYDuring landing advised passengers use handles and brace. Basket slid up a knoll. Found one passenger broke a leg.Aug 27, 1993 · N1192W Incident 19930516017609ICamron N90 · Bowling Green, KYBalloon inadvertently released by ground crew members walking balloon from display area. One member fell 30 feet.May 16, 1993 · N6131D Accident 19920816032849ACamron N90 · Centralia, ILLanded suddenly to avoid another balloon that had descended in front of him and hit wires. Passenger broke ankle.Aug 16, 1992 · N75250 Incident 19920428025409ICamron N90 · Louisville, KYPilot took off from congested area without adequate clearance from the crowd. Later stampeded a herd of cows.Apr 28, 1992 · N75250 Incident 19910427023519ICamron N90 · Louisville, KYPassenger compartment turned over on landing. Pilot activated burners and burned envelope. Balloon became airborne.Apr 27, 1991 · N6109Y · Minor damage Incident 19880520028889ICamron N90 · Crystal Lake, ILWind picked up for landing. Saw powerlines too late to heat balloon. Basket severed a powerline. Landed safely.May 20, 1988 · N1997A

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1880260')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1880260')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

Cameron Balloons N-900 registered aircraftRegistry code 188026A

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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 = 'N90' AND m.code NOT IN ('1880260')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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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 = 'N90' AND m.code NOT IN ('1880260')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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