# Head Balloons AX8-105

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 4280300, 4280237
- Manufacturer (registry): HEAD BALLOONS · HEAD BALLOONS INC
- Model: AX8-105
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 61
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/head-balloons-ax8-105

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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
- [AD 2008-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-15): Self seal valves · Cameron Balloons AX10-160 (S.1), AX10-160(S.2), AX10-180 (S.1) and 24 more. Effective Mar 25, 2008

## 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 (61, first 50)

- [N105VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105VT): [Apogee Associates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APOGEE%20ASSOCIATES%20LLC), [Portage, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Portage), built 2006, S/N 355
- [N120KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120KS): [Stepanek Edward B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEPANEK%20EDWARD%20B), [Cleveland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cleveland), S/N 388
- [N2007S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2007S): [Bassett William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASSETT%20WILLIAM%20C), [Sultan, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sultan), S/N 436
- [N2011W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2011W): [Clodfelder Dean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLODFELDER%20DEAN%20M), [Marysville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marysville), built 2011, S/N 405
- [N2023N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2023N): [Sky Pirates Ballooning And Gifts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20PIRATES%20BALLOONING%20AND%20GIFTS%20LLC), [Lake Wales, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Wales), built 2011, S/N 412
- [N2028C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2028C): [Sky Odysseys LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ODYSSEYS%20LLC), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 2006, S/N 353
- [N2030D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2030D): [Ristaino Damien](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RISTAINO%20DAMIEN), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), S/N 402
- [N2030J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2030J): [Balloon Stormers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20STORMERS%20INC), [Ashland, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ashland), S/N 408
- [N2032Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2032Q): [Purvis George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PURVIS%20GEORGE%20W), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), built 2015, S/N 445
- [N2036X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2036X): [Tomasetti David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMASETTI%20DAVID%20C), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), S/N 362
- [N2039A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2039A): [Air Carriage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARRIAGE%20LLC), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), S/N 407
- [N2049Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2049Y): [Albers David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBERS%20DAVID), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2011, S/N 406
- [N205AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205AX): [Willbanks Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLBANKS%20ROBERT%20S), [Lavonia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lavonia), built 1987, S/N 128
- [N2135R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2135R): [Griffith Justin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFITH%20JUSTIN%20M), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2009, S/N 394
- [N2146B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2146B): [Higher Reach LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHER%20REACH%20LLC), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 2008, S/N 379
- [N2162J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2162J): [Maddox Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADDOX%20JEFFREY%20A), [Toney, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Toney), S/N 343
- [N2269S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2269S): [Martens Eric A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTENS%20ERIC%20A), [Indianola, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Indianola), built 2007, S/N 361
- [N2405E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2405E): [Dougherty Donald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGHERTY%20DONALD%20A), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2007, S/N 367
- [N2421A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2421A): [Green Mark T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20MARK%20T), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 2007, S/N 365
- [N2421H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2421H): [Garner Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARNER%20KENNETH%20W), [Decatur, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Decatur), built 2008, S/N 376
- [N24225](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24225): [Monahan Todd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONAHAN%20TODD%20J), [Queensbury, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Queensbury), S/N 368
- [N2423N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2423N): [Big Sky Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20SKY%20BALLOON%20CO), [Redmond, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Redmond), built 2014, S/N 431
- [N3102V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3102V): [Tatum Daryl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TATUM%20DARYL%20A), [Canton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Canton), built 2004, S/N 330
- [N3102Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3102Y): [Hi Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HI%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Hamilton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hamilton), built 2002, S/N 308
- [N3110X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3110X): [Balloon Port Of Indiana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOON%20PORT%20OF%20INDIANA%20LLC), [Mccordsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Mccordsville), built 2003, S/N 320
- [N31113](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31113): [Turlington Jerry K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURLINGTON%20JERRY%20K), [Lynchburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lynchburg), S/N 299
- [N3118L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3118L): [Hughes Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUGHES%20GARY%20L), [Saxonburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Saxonburg), S/N 304
- [N3121X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3121X): [Tomasetti David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMASETTI%20DAVID%20C), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 2000, S/N 291
- [N3122D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3122D): [Hoffman Benjamin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFMAN%20BENJAMIN%20D), [Huntertown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntertown), built 2002, S/N 315
- [N324CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324CG): [Wright Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20THOMAS%20W), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2019, S/N 472
- [N3337T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3337T): [Dakota Diamond Star LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20DIAMOND%20STAR%20LLC), [Fargo, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Fargo), built 2020, S/N 484
- [N384KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N384KG): [Brossett Gary M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROSSETT%20GARY%20M), [Columbus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Columbus), built 2021, S/N 496
- [N4005G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4005G): [Harrington Greg A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRINGTON%20GREG%20A), [Highland Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Highland%20Beach), built 2024, S/N 519
- [N40066](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40066): [Sklute Kenneth L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKLUTE%20KENNETH%20L), [Florence, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Florence), built 2017, S/N 449
- [N4012L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4012L): [Griffin David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20DAVID%20R), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 2018, S/N 464
- [N4014R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4014R): [Corridor Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORRIDOR%20BALLOON%20CO), [Walford, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Walford), built 2012, S/N 421
- [N4505T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4505T): [Gibbons Dennis R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBONS%20DENNIS%20R), [Wylie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wylie), built 1990, S/N 169
- [N45124](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45124): [Vaughn Charles M DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAUGHN%20CHARLES%20M%20DBA), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1991, S/N 182
- [N4918P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4918P): [Pendleton Craig](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENDLETON%20CRAIG), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 466
- [N5001C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5001C): [Egerton James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGERTON%20JAMES%20A), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), built 2020, S/N 498
- [N5001Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5001Y): [Ross John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20JOHN%20R), [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton), built 2019, S/N 478
- [N5004R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5004R): [Edwards Donald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20DONALD%20L), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2021, S/N 493
- [N5006H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006H): [Kaufman Blair L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAUFMAN%20BLAIR%20L), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2022, S/N 506
- [N50089](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50089): [Lord John F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORD%20JOHN%20F%20JR), [Driggs, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Driggs), built 2021, S/N 489
- [N5008M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5008M): [Air Hound Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20HOUND%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Davenport, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Davenport), built 2021, S/N 491
- [N5012V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5012V): [Adventure With Altitude Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVENTURE%20WITH%20ALTITUDE%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Poughkeepsie, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poughkeepsie), built 2023, S/N 512
- [N511DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511DJ): [Stukas Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUKAS%20DANIEL%20R), [Central, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Central), S/N 476
- [N610CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N610CA): [Wasting Time LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASTING%20TIME%20LLC), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 2025, S/N 529
- [N719RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N719RJ): [Litsey James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITSEY%20JAMES%20H), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), S/N 297
- [N724DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N724DC): [Liberti Christopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTI%20CHRISTOPHER%20M), [Castle Rock, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Castle%20Rock), built 2017, S/N 457

All 61: https://openairdocs.org/model/head-balloons-ax8-105/aircraft.md

## 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 GAA15CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA075), Apr 12, 2015: Head Balloons AX8 105 - NO Series (N3099F), Intercourse, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/location for takeoff in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with a building, and substantial damage to the hot air balloon.
- [NTSB MIA93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA159), Jul 20, 1993: Head Balloons AX8-105 (N45124), Jacksonville, FL, no damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER PROCEDURES BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.

## 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 20231007016429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231007016429I), Oct 7, 2023: Head Balloons AX8-105 (N5004R), Rio Rancho, NM, Minor damage. On October 07, 2023, at 0959 MST, Head balloon AX8-105, landed in gusty winds and the envelope draped over a barbed wire fence in Rio Rancho, NM, while…
- [Accident 20150412006269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150412006269A), Apr 12, 2015: Head Balloons AX8-105 (N3099F), Gordonville, PA, Substantial damage. Accident occurred at 3370 harvest drive, Gordonville, PA 17534 (harvest drive family inn and restaurant). Pictures and videos from spectators on the ground and…
- [Incident 20090907025489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090907025489I), Sep 7, 2009: Head Balloo AX8-105 (N105VT), Stowe, VT, No damage. Pilot stated on approach to landing a "rogue wind" pushed him from behind. The pilot felt a breeze in his face indicating the balloon was accelerating to the…
- [Incident 19910921062249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921062249I), Sep 21, 1991: Thundr AX8105 (N7005X), Pendleton, SC, Minor damage. Pilot stated he had false lift during takeoff. Elected to land. Struck powerline with balloon envelope.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (12)

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 SB04010CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04010CH): Replace the Head Balloons Burner system with the Balony Kubicek Burner Model IGNIS 2 Units, S/N 1125 and 1126. Steve Sinnen
- [STC SB04011CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04011CH): Replace the Head Balloons Burner system with the Balony Kubicek Burner Model IGNIS 2 Units, S/N 1125 and 1126. Steve Sinnen
- [STC SB00463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00463AT): Installation of Cameran basket and burner systems. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL2263SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2263SO): Installation of Aerostar (Raven) Models CW, W, and RW basket and burner systems. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB02317AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02317AT): Installation of Sky Balloons (TC B01CE) baskets (sizes: 1.29m X 1.07M, 1.55M X 1.19M, and 1.80M X 1.29M) and burners (BR1 double burner and BR2 Mistral Double Burner) under Head Balloons' Model AX7-77, AX7-77b, AX8-88, AX8-88b, AX8-105 and AX9-118 envelopes. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL2407SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2407SO): Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Adams Balloon Loft Model A50/A50S basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB01867AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01867AT): Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Lindstrand Balloon basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB01048AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01048AT): Installation of Thunder and Colt40X40, 40X48, 40X54, and 40X60 basket assemblies. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SL1748SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1748SO): Installation of Balloon Works sizes3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.0 baskets. Head Balloons Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Thunder & Colt THUNDER AX8-105](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-thunder-ax8-105): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 8970126
- [Thunder & Colt THUNDER AX8-105 S1](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-thunder-ax8-105-s1): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8970124
- [Thunder Balloons AX8-105](https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-balloons-ax8-105): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8970112

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