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Eagle Balloons C-7

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 3240207

Manufacturer (registry)
EAGLE BALLOONS CORP
Model
C-7
Registry code
3240207
Registered
19 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA13SO
Holder
Eagle Balloons Corp.

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 · 80

1981Registered 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 · Eagle Balloons C-7

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

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Registered aircraft · 19

N107FMZing Aerosports LLC · Peoria, AZS/N E82729N60193Hughes Richard E · Harrisburg, PABuilt 1982 · S/N E82737N6024RObermire Steven C · Villa Ridge, MOBuilt 1983 · S/N E83740
See all 19 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 4

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

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

NTSB ERA14FA231Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle C-7 · Ruther Glen, VAThe pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.May 9, 2014 · N3016Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle C-7 · San Juan Bautis, CAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and the unfavorable winds.Jan 24, 1993 · N7000J · No damageNTSB FTW84LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle Balloons Eagle C-7 · Houston, TXThe plt stated that the wx at the accident site was scattered clouds between 150-650 ft AGL with a definite ceiling at 650 ft (broken). Visibility was 1 mi with rapidly forming fog layer. The plt descended with the intention of landing as soon as possible. He…Mar 10, 1984 · N6081L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle C-7 · Piedmont, SCBalloon was inflated with difficulty because of gusty winds. Balloon did not have a skirt. During the flight which ended in the accident the balloon seemed to have trouble and during the final moments it was in a descent which ended with the envelope as a…Oct 3, 1982 · N70014 · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Accident 20140509006949AEagle Balloons C-7 · Doswell, VAN3016Z departed the meadow event park in Doswell, VA at 7:05PM local. The aircraft flew 002° (true) for 3.24NM, averaging about 6.3 knots. Video shows the aircraft in a descent, showing a continuous 13 second burn, with an operational burner. The rate of…May 9, 2014 · N3016Z · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 20030701014279AEagleb EAGLEC7 · Rio Rancho, NM(-23) On July 1, 2003, at approximately 0745 MDT, N306E, a eagle C-7 balloon, during a pleasure flight made a hard landing at the intersection of northern blvd and rainbow street in Rio Rancho, NM. The pilot-in-command, Mr. Don martindell and his single…Jul 1, 2003 · N306EIncident 19950822034259IEagleb EAGLEC7 · Columbia, MOLanding in field beyond trees failed to see power line. Vented. Bag draped over power lines. Blamed sun in eyes.Aug 22, 1995 · N7001VAccident 19930124001059AEagleb EAGLEC7 · San Juan Bautis, CAMade 2 hard touchdowns landing in gusty winds. Basket tipped and dragged. 2 passengers fell out of basket. Injured.Jan 24, 1993 · N7000JAccident 19840310007319AEagleb EAGLEC7 · Houston, TXTakeoff made in marginal weather. Fog and wind encountered. Hit wires on landing. Burned envelope and occupants.Mar 10, 1984 · N6081L · Substantial damageAccident 19821003052499AEagleb EAGLEC7 · Piedmont, SCStudent pilot carrying passengers allowed balloon to crash into high tension wires during landing.Oct 3, 1982 · N70014 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 2

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SB01062CHReplace the Eagle Balloon Corp. Basket with an eligible basket.Eagle Balloons Corp.STC SL2035SOInstallation of Raven burner.Schoonhoven James Van
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Kinner C-70 registered aircraftRegistry code 4940401
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'C7' AND m.code NOT IN ('3240207')
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