# Cameron Balloons V-56

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1880120
- Manufacturer (registry): CAMERON BALLOONS
- Model: V-56
- 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-v-56

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)

- [N130CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CB): [Brielmann Kevin C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIELMANN%20KEVIN%20C), [Cromwell, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Cromwell), S/N 335
- [N154CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154CB): [Hall Russell V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20RUSSELL%20V), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), built 1978, S/N 347
- [N290CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N290CB): [Hot Airtime Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOT%20AIRTIME%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Grass Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grass%20Lake), built 1979, S/N 453
- [N294CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294CB): [Powdrell Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWDRELL%20RICHARD%20M), [Bernalillo, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Bernalillo), S/N 452
- [N298CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N298CB): [Dorman Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORMAN%20RICHARD%20E), [Mesa, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mesa), S/N 454
- [N3986V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3986V): [Wilson Randall L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20RANDALL%20L), [Durham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Durham), built 1991, S/N 5699
- [N510UY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510UY): [Gunderson John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNDERSON%20JOHN%20H), [Irene, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Irene), built 1998, S/N 6204
- [N749CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N749CB): [Aerostatica Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSTATICA%20INC%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 460
- [N78CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78CB): [Patterson David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20DAVID%20M), [Arrington, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Arrington), built 1976, S/N 231
- [N85CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85CB): [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 1976, S/N 302
- [N92CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N92CB): [Wisely Daryel R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISELY%20DARYEL%20R%20JR), [Saline, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saline), S/N 306

## 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 CHI80FER69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FER69), Sep 27, 1980: Cameron Viva (N72CB), Chaska, MN, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78DYP24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP24), Apr 29, 1978: Cam Balloon V-56 (N134CB), Walla Walla, WA, 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 19820630033089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820630033089I), Jun 30, 1982: Camron V56 (N290CB), Burlington, MI, Minor damage. Student pilot in a balloon contacted powerlines during landing and balloon deflated.
- [Incident 19810905063379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810905063379I), Sep 5, 1981: Camron V56 (N115CB), Lloyds, NY, Substantial damage. Balloon pilot making approach hung balloon on sailboat mast.
- [Accident 19800927048329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800927048329A), Sep 27, 1980: Camron V56 (N72CB), Chaska, MN, Destroyed. Balloon got away from ground crew on landing. Drifted into power line. Burned. Occupants jumped 25 feet to ground.
- [Accident 19780429008439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780429008439A), Apr 29, 1978: Camron A140 (N134CB), Walla Walla, WA. Balloon rally. Encountered downdraft. Pax fell from basket. Gustio 18K.

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