# Lindstrand Balloons 69A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5180000 - Manufacturer (registry): LINDSTRAND BALLOONS - Model: 69A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 12 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-69a 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 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024 - [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 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 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 (12) - [N107LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107LB): [Gaessler Bert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAESSLER%20BERT%20C), [Rockford, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockford), built 1998, S/N 5086 - [N2647Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2647Z): [Aerosports Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPORTS%20INC), [Cleveland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cleveland), built 2013, S/N 5540 - [N266LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266LB): [Wooge G Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOGE%20G%20SCOTT), [Swisher, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Swisher), built 2003, S/N 5229 - [N3001A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3001A): [Cook Deven Ray Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20DEVEN%20RAY%20SR), [Battle Creek, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Battle%20Creek), built 1998, S/N 5071 - [N3022L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3022L): [Lavigna William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAVIGNA%20WILLIAM%20F), [Gates Mills, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Gates%20Mills), built 1998, S/N 5070 - [N369CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N369CW): [Woodland David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODLAND%20DAVID), [Washington, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Washington), S/N 5185 - [N404LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404LB): [A R B C Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20R%20B%20C%20INC%20DBA), [Galena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galena), S/N 5274 - [N522LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N522LB): [Swisher Clinton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWISHER%20CLINTON), [Bloomington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bloomington), built 1994, S/N 127 - [N62LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62LB): [Aldridge Blake L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALDRIDGE%20BLAKE%20L), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), built 2001, S/N 5160 - [N6969G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6969G): [Good John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOOD%20JOHN%20R), [Baton Rouge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baton%20Rouge), built 1999, S/N 5107 - [N919KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N919KD): [Johnson Aaron R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AARON%20R), [Vershire, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Vershire), built 2001, S/N 5165 - [N96LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96LN): [Santa Fe Balloons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANTA%20FE%20BALLOONS%20LLC), [Hutto, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hutto), built 1996, S/N 5001 ## 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 CEN15LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA434), Sep 27, 2015: Lindstrand LBL69A (N266LB), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot sustaining a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of… - [NTSB CEN10CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA456), Jul 30, 2010: Lindstrand 69A (N96LN), Longview, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The the pilot's inadvertent movement of the burner assembly off center resulting in an in-flight fire of the skirt and envelope of the balloon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attention… ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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. - [Accident 20150927015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150927015209A), Sep 27, 2015: Lindstrand Balloons 69A (N266LB), Albuquerque, NM, No damage. On landing, the PIC was holding on to the upright. On touchdown, the basket tipped over. PIC broke three ribs. No other injuries or damange to the balloon. - [Accident 20100730045489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100730045489A), Jul 30, 2010: Lindstrand 69A (N96LN), Longview, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was observed approaching a target during the balloon competition. A set of telephone wires was located between the aircraft and target area. From the… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 69A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-69a): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 5190004 - [Colt Balloons 69A](https://openairdocs.org/model/colt-balloons-69a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2300105 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.