Aircraft model · Blimp/Dirigible · Airship · registry code 3870220

Manufacturer (registry)
GOODYEAR
Model
GZ-20A
Registry code
3870220
Registered
2 aircraft
Type
Blimp/Dirigible
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
7
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
56 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSTC 1
Holder
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors - Akron

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 · 4

1971Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 4 aircraft
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3870220')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

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

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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 ('3870220')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 20050616011209AGoodyr GZ20 · Coral Springs, FL(-23) On June 16, 2005 @ 1530 the goodyear blimp departed pompano air park with one pilot and passenger on board for a 2 1/2 hour exposure flight around the south Florida area. Blimp in its time to return back to pmp telephoned base and was advised that a…Jun 16, 2005 · N1A · Substantial damageAccident 20031203032259AGoodyr GZ20 · Carson, CA(-23) On December 3, 2003 at 2130 pacific standard time, a Goodyear airship GZ-20-A, N10A, operated by pilot, tom whiddon, was informed on approach to landing that a temperature inversion of 10 degrees existed. The winds were light and ground fog was forming…Dec 3, 2003 · N10A · Substantial damageAccident 19981002046549AN3A · Bedford, MA(-23) Windy day, goodyear blimp was approaching the mooring mast for landing, the pull-in cable snapped, ground crewperson, richard daniels, fell to the ground - injured head - taken to emerson hospital. In hospital from 10/2 to 10/5/98.Oct 2, 1998 · N3A · No damageIncident 19950527021879IGoodyr GZ20 · Carson, CADuring crew change on grond, airship hit by whirlwind. Ground crew overpowered. Drifted into golf green, hit cart.May 27, 1995 · N10A · Minor damageIncident 19900930058519IGoodyr GZ20 · Carson, CAStruck by remote control model airplane on final approach. Sustained 12 inch by 3 inch tear in envelope.Sep 30, 1990 · N10A · Minor damageIncident 19881021064579IGoodyr GZ20 · Philadelphia, PADirigible 200 AGL over congested area. Holding for clearance to airport.Oct 21, 1988 · N1A
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3870220')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.