# Padelt PG37-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05606FJ
- Manufacturer (registry): PADELT
- Model: PG37-1
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/padelt-pg37-1

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037), Nov 16, 2007: Padelt PG37-1 (N4448Y), Hampton, IA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20071116827999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071116827999A), Nov 16, 2007: Padelt PG371 (N4448Y), Hampton, IA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) While making an approach for a routine mid-morning landing, the balloon gondola contacted power lines. The cables attaching the gondola to the envelope…

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