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Lindstrand Balloons 90A

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry codes 5180005, 5180019

Manufacturer (registry)
LINDSTRAND BALLOONS · LINDSTRAND BALLOONS LTD
Model
90A
Registry codes
5180005, 5180019
Registered
81 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated

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.

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Aircraft by year built · 110

1994Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2008In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 2008-06-15Burner hosesHistoricalEffective Apr 1, 2008 · Replaced by AD 2008-13-05
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 81

N107ECWassom Robert · Prosser, WABuilt 2007 · S/N 5351N110HDLang Neil D · West Des Moines, IAS/N 5241N112RDObrien Robert P · Waupaca, WIBuilt 1998 · S/N 535
See all 81 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 3 cases 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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR21LA225Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Dayton, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon due to an unexpected high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.May 28, 2021 · N1535G · No damageNTSB CEN13CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot's encounter with higher-than-expected wind velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.Oct 10, 2012 · N6061R · No damageNTSB WPR11LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Cottonwood, AZThe paraglider pilot's failure to see and avoid the hot air balloon, which resulted in a midair collision.Oct 16, 2010 · N807PW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.Jun 17, 2002 · N40051 · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Accident 20210528010959ALindstrand Balloons 90A · Dayton, NVAs the pilot was coming in for a landing, her balloon was caught by a thermal and climbed in the thermal vortex. Coming out the top of the thermal, the balloon entered a downdraft. The pilot engaged both of the balloon's burners, but was unable to reduce the…May 28, 2021 · N1535G · No damageIncident 20171203022619ILindstrand Balloons 90A · Center, WIPilot was attempting to land in an open corn field but landed in a ditch with the envelope draped over power wires.Dec 3, 2017 · N75199 · Minor damageAccident 20121010023579ALindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NMOn October 10, 2012, at 0915 MDT, N6061R, a Lindstrand Balloons model 90A balloon, registered to [privacy data omitted], landed approximately 2 miles east northeast of the Albuquerque balloon fiesta park (abfp), Albuquerque, NM. In anticipation of the high…Oct 10, 2012 · N6061R · No damageIncident 20101224053079ILindstrand 90A · Midvale, UTMr. Leake's family conducts a candy drop each year on December 24 with santa (son in-law). The flights are conducted under part 91 and no compensation is received. The pilot and his family incur the complete expense, and only family members are allowed in the…Dec 24, 2010 · N7527E · No damageAccident 20101016048672ALindstrand 90A · Cottonwood, AZOn October 16, 2010, at approximately 0745 MST, a paraglider collided with a hot air balloon that was in level flight at approximately 1600 feet AGL. The paraglider became entangled with the balloon and both descended to the ground. Both aircraft received…Oct 16, 2010 · N807PW · Substantial damageIncident 20091009020322ILBL 90ALBL · Albuquerque, NMAt 0830 MDT on October 9, 2009 during competition at the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta, N5012U, and Aerostar RXS-8 hot air balloon, collided in flight with N3021P, a lindstrand 90A hot air balloon, causing minor damage to N3021P. The collision…Oct 9, 2009 · N3021P · Minor damageIncident 20050715014809IMncoup 90A · New Albany, MS(-23) While tethered, a hot air ballon broke loose from the tie down ropes and went into power lines. Minor damage to the balloon, no injuries to pilot. [privacy data omitted]Jul 15, 2005 · N3028F · Minor damageAccident 20020616038089ALBL 90ALBL · Mukwonago, WI(-23) On June 16, at approximately 2005 CST a lindstrand model 90A, N40051, executed a high wing landing procedure near Mukwonago, WI. The balloon landed hard and was dragged some distance before the envelope deflated. The commercial pilot remained in the…Jun 16, 2002 · N40051Incident 19990530022329IMncoup 90A · Windor, CA(-23) On March 30, 1999, pilot took off with two passengers on board. Twenty minutes into the flight, the pilot made decision to land due to unfavorable wind direction. During the attempt to stabilize the balloon, and to prevent the envelope from touching…May 30, 1999 · N173AF · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 96ZZZX56Spar · crackedON INSPECTION, MAIN SPAR FOUND WITH LATERAL CRACKS 18 INCHES IN LENGTH. WING OPENED FOR RECOVER. WING HAD HIT 'POLE' IN 1956 (?) WAS IN STORAGE.Nov 1, 1995 · N11747 · Mncoup 90A · Wing Spar
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A145 registered aircraftRegistry code 5190006Monocoupe 90A41 registered aircraftRegistry code 5810104
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