# Cameron Balloons US Z-77

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880302
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS US
- Model: Z-77
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- 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: 47
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-us-z-77

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 (47)

- [N1053P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1053P): [Kerber Rick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERBER%20RICK), [Wayland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wayland), built 2004, S/N 6378
- [N1072T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1072T): [Envy Aviatio Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENVY%20AVIATIO%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Memphis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Memphis), built 2013, S/N 6686
- [N1147W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1147W): [Wilkinson Steve A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20STEVE%20A), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), built 2005, S/N 6425
- [N1285P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1285P): [Leatherberry Jody L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEATHERBERRY%20JODY%20L), [Leslie, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Leslie), built 2005, S/N 6426
- [N13GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13GF): [Great Lakes Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREAT%20LAKES%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Midland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Midland), S/N 6346
- [N1624M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1624M): [Dbloon Albuquerque LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DBLOON%20ALBUQUERQUE%20LLC), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 2025, S/N 7029
- [N1974N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1974N): [Nelson Gregory C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20GREGORY%20C), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 2020, S/N 6901
- [N2018J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2018J): S/N 6542
- [N203HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203HD): [Wells Randy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20RANDY%20L), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 2003, S/N 6347
- [N2119S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2119S): [Kansas City Aerosports](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANSAS%20CITY%20AEROSPORTS), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 2008, S/N 6541
- [N217R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217R): [Michigan Hot Air Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHIGAN%20HOT%20AIR%20ADVENTURES), [Howell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howell), built 2018, S/N 6846
- [N22751](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22751): [Advantage Aerosports](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANTAGE%20AEROSPORTS), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2008, S/N 6522
- [N269M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269M): [Macskimming Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACSKIMMING%20MARK), [Harrisburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Harrisburg), built 2008, S/N 6524
- [N3028B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3028B): [Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASS%20PRO%20OUTDOOR%20WORLD%20LLC), [Springfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Springfield), built 2018, S/N 6866
- [N310CU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N310CU): [Unify Financial Credit Union](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNIFY%20FINANCIAL%20CREDIT%20UNION), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 2021, S/N 6942
- [N3394F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3394F): [Portland Rose Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTLAND%20ROSE%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), built 1999, S/N 6207
- [N367PV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N367PV): [Dbloon Dallas LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DBLOON%20DALLAS%20LLC), [Holladay, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Holladay), built 2024, S/N 7001
- [N4020T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4020T): [Matejowsky Trevor L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATEJOWSKY%20TREVOR%20L), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 2007, S/N 6476
- [N4021M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4021M): [Moore Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20GARY), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), built 2006, S/N 6454
- [N40255](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40255): [Kim Frank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIM%20FRANK), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), S/N 6459
- [N418R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418R): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2018, S/N 6843
- [N428DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N428DA): [Fall Darrin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALL%20DARRIN), [Grass Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grass%20Lake), built 2020, S/N 6909
- [N445SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N445SB): [Finch Charles R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINCH%20CHARLES%20R), [Trinity, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Trinity), S/N 6619
- [N44603](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44603): [Hatzel Richard F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATZEL%20RICHARD%20F%20JR), [Katy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Katy), built 2000, S/N 6246
- [N4501F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4501F): [Knuth Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTH%20PAUL%20A), [Davenport, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davenport), built 2002, S/N 6311
- [N4502V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4502V): [Carlton Dean E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLTON%20DEAN%20E), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), built 2003, S/N 6331
- [N45054](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45054): [Browning Derek A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWNING%20DEREK%20A), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2003, S/N 6337
- [N4506D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4506D): [Jones Derrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DERRICK%20J), [Grandville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grandville), built 2002, S/N 6316
- [N4508B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4508B): [Kim Frank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIM%20FRANK), [Rio Rancho, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Rio%20Rancho), built 2003, S/N 6327
- [N4508E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4508E): [King Scott M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20SCOTT%20M), [Midland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Midland), S/N 6330
- [N4509L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4509L): [Krause Colton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAUSE%20COLTON), [Pride, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Pride), S/N 6352
- [N455AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N455AB): [Renaissance Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENAISSANCE%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Hartland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hartland), S/N 6590
- [N527BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527BP): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2013, S/N 6712
- [N6502C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6502C): [Images Aloft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMAGES%20ALOFT%20INC), [Sellersburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Sellersburg), S/N 6576
- [N65387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65387): [Nelson Sarah](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20SARAH), [Roscoe, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Roscoe), built 2013, S/N 6707
- [N6951Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6951Z): [Luster Erica](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUSTER%20ERICA), [Santa Clarita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Clarita), built 2016, S/N 6770
- [N6955R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6955R): [Michigan Hot Air Adventures](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHIGAN%20HOT%20AIR%20ADVENTURES), [Howell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howell), built 2014, S/N 6729
- [N699DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N699DF): [James Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20RICHARD), [Judson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Judson), S/N 6601
- [N702RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N702RX): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2019, S/N 6875
- [N718KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N718KJ): [Images Aloft Ballooning Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMAGES%20ALOFT%20BALLOONING%20INC), [Sellersburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Sellersburg), built 2023, S/N 6965
- [N7700R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7700R): [Coller Randy L DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLER%20RANDY%20L%20DBA), [Jackson, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Jackson), built 2009, S/N 6559
- [N8089Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8089Y): [Attitude Toys LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATTITUDE%20TOYS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2000, S/N 6273
- [N884AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N884AH): [Walter Rudy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTER%20RUDY%20R), [Wadsworth, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wadsworth), built 2024, S/N 7013
- [N909RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909RX): [Re/Max Marketing Fund LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RE%2FMAX%20MARKETING%20FUND%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2019, S/N 6874
- [N911RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911RC): [Shamo Shelena](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAMO%20SHELENA), [Orem, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Orem), built 2011, S/N 6618
- [N9668](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9668): [Faber Keenan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FABER%20KEENAN), [Holland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Holland), built 2022, S/N 6966
- [N983ZS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N983ZS): [Christophersen Andrew P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTOPHERSEN%20ANDREW%20P), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1999, S/N 6199

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 CEN26LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA129), Feb 28, 2026: Cameron Balloons US Z-77 (N699DF), East Mountain, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA017), Oct 8, 2009: Cameron Z77 (N4502V), Albuquerque, NM, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA189), Jul 3, 2007: Cameron Balloons Z-77 (N4021M), Battle Creek, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The whisper burner's fuel valve opening for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a fire after landing. A factor in the accident was the balloon envelope's parachute top not reseating.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20180426004119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180426004119I), Apr 26, 2018: Cameron Balloons US Z-77 (N45054), Louisville, KY, No damage. While flying during a waivered event, a hot air balloon collided with a parked pickup truck during an attempted landing. The pilot rejected the landing and…
- [Accident 20091008019479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091008019479A), Oct 8, 2009: Camero Z77 (N4502V), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On October 8, 2009, at 0915 MDT a cameron Z-77 hot air balloon, N4502V, registered to donna jean carlton-vish, was involved in a hard landing at arroyo del oso…
- [Accident 20070702014899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070702014899A), Jul 2, 2007: Cambal Z77 (N4021M), Battle Creek, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed safely in light to no-wind conditions. As the envelope began deflating and collapsing toward burner equipment, pilot began rotating…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5)

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 SB02681CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02681CH): ONE ONLY STC, S/N 6521: Replace the Cameron Balloons US Basket/Burner System with the Balloon Works Basket/Burner System. The Balloon Works Basket/Burner System is installed via the standard Cameron Balloons US snaplinks (carabiners). Cameron Balloons US
- [STC SB02321CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02321CH): ONE ONLY STC - S/N 6459 Replace the Cameron Balloons US Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks with the Aerostar International Basket Model RWS (P/N 52131), the Aerostar International Burner Model H.P II Dual (P/N 17395), and the Aerostar International fuel tank model V-15 (P/N 51977). Cameron Balloons US

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