# Piccard AX-6 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7001218 - Manufacturer (registry): PICCARD - Model: AX-6 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A18WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A18WE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piccard-ax-6 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 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 83-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-15-03): Propane Jet Modification · Sundance Balloons AX-6. Effective Aug 4, 1983 - [AD 81-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-09-02): Deflation Panel System · Sundance Balloons AX-6. Effective Apr 23, 1981 - [AD 75-09-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-14): Fuel System Failure or Fire · Sundance Balloons AX-6. Effective Apr 28, 1975 ## 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 (11) - [N2418Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2418Z): [Andreoli Bernard Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREOLI%20BERNARD%20PAUL), [Old Forge, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Old%20Forge), built 1977, S/N 418 - [N2US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2US): [Mullin Christopher E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLIN%20CHRISTOPHER%20E), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 1973, S/N 643 - [N36US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36US): [Fabian Gary G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FABIAN%20GARY%20G), [Kingsland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kingsland), built 1972, S/N 636 - [N39US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39US): [Robinson David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20DAVID%20G), [Half Moon Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Half%20Moon%20Bay), built 1972, S/N 639 - [N50TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50TS): [Clements Shirley R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENTS%20SHIRLEY%20R), [Fruita, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fruita), built 1973, S/N 650 - [N58DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58DP): [Payne Ralph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAYNE%20RALPH%20J), [Hastings, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hastings), built 1973, S/N 654 - [N64DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64DP): [Gottshall Daniel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOTTSHALL%20DANIEL%20M), [Rock Stream, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rock%20Stream), S/N 781 - [N78DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78DP): [Shady Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHADY%20AERO%20LLC), [Anchorage, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Anchorage), built 1974, S/N 725 - [N81WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81WP): [Powell Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELL%20RICHARD%20J), [Scranton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Scranton), built 1978, S/N 443 - [N95US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95US): [Campbell Jerry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20JERRY%20L), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 1974, S/N 695 - [N96DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96DP): [Touton Louis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOUTON%20LOUIS%20L), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1975, S/N 746 ## NTSB investigations (25) 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 FTW90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA122), Jun 23, 1990: Piccard P-80 (N99US), Peaster, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT DURING THE APPROACH. - [NTSB FTW89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA136), Jul 16, 1989: Piccard AX-6 (N85DP), Houston, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE OBSTACLE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE POOR CONDITION OF THE BALLOON ENVELOPE AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AS PILOT IN COMMAND OF… - [NTSB DEN89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA003), Oct 3, 1988: Piccard AX-6 (N99US), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN85LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA005), Oct 8, 1984: Piccard AX6W (N47DP), Albuquerque, NM, minor damage - [NTSB ATL83LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA325), Aug 13, 1983: Piccard AX-6 (N16JF), Louisvile, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA324), Jul 11, 1983: Piccard AX-6 (N99US), Azle, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW83LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA155), Mar 12, 1983: Piccard AX-6 (N99US), Springtown, TX, no damage - [NTSB LAX83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA093), Jan 1, 1983: Piccard AX-6 (N84US), Arroyo Grande, CA, no damage - [NTSB CHI80DEC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEC29), Aug 9, 1980: Piccard AX-6 (N2482Z), Pontiac, MI, no damage - [NTSB CHI79FEP46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP46), May 20, 1979: Piccard AX-6 (N87DP), Middleton, WI, no damage - [NTSB NYC79DGT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DGT11), Mar 17, 1979: Piccard AX6 (N62US), Huntsdale, PA, destroyed - [NTSB NYC78DGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DGT04), Feb 12, 1978: Pickard AX-1 (N76JW), New Holland, PA, no damage - [NTSB CHI77DEX47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEX47), Sep 10, 1977: Piccard AX6 (N3191), Wanamaker, IN, minor damage - [NTSB LAX77DUG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUG34), Mar 6, 1977: Piccard AX-6W (N19DP), Perris, CA, no damage - [NTSB FTW77FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA026), Dec 30, 1976: Piccard AX-6 (N53DP), Jersey Village, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB OAK76DXQ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ48), May 31, 1976: Piccard AX-6W (N69US), Quincy, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG65), May 18, 1976: Piccard AX-6 (N61US), Toccoa, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX76DUG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG18), Oct 12, 1975: Piccard AX-6 (N94DP), Perris, CA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK75DXQ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ51), Jun 29, 1975: Piccard AX-6 (N27DP), Incline Vlg, NV, minor damage - [NTSB CHI75DEE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEE25), Oct 12, 1974: Piccard AX-6 (N88US), Harvard, IL, no damage - [NTSB OAK75AP012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP012), Sep 21, 1974: Piccard AX-6 (N53US), Tracy, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN73DQA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DQA36), May 5, 1973: Piccard AX-6 (N28US), Albuquerque, NM, no damage - [NTSB ANC73FAG85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAG85), Apr 29, 1973: Piccard AX-6 (N56US), Wasilla, AK, destroyed - [NTSB CHI73FEG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEG02), Aug 5, 1972: Piccard AX6 (N1695), Xenia, OH, destroyed - [NTSB NYC69F0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0179), Sep 19, 1968: Piccard AX6-PT (N3191), Penndel, PA, substantial damage, 2 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (29) 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 19900623022139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900623022139A), Jun 23, 1990: Picard AX6 (N99US), Peaster, TX, Destroyed. Made hard landing. Wind dragged basket which turned over trapping pilot. Pilot rescued balloon destroyed by fire. - [Accident 19890716022389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890716022389A), Jul 16, 1989: Picard AX6 (N85DP), Houston, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Struck a power pole and wires. Basket fell to ground in flames. Balloon drifted on. - [Accident 19881003043649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881003043649A), Oct 3, 1988: Picard AX6 (N99US), Albuquerque, NM, Destroyed. Misjudged power response landing over a powerline. Unable to climb. Deflated but bag hit wires and burned. - [Incident 19870802054739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870802054739I), Aug 2, 1987: Picard AX6 (N333AJ), Marysville, GL, Minor damage. A severe downdraft caused balloon to collide with powerline. Downdraft exceeded performance capability. - [Incident 19860714052279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860714052279I), Jul 14, 1986: Picard AX6 (N57US), Grand Rapids, MI, Minor damage. During landing, a gust of wind pushed balloon into a tree . - [Accident 19841008058519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841008058519A), Oct 8, 1984: Picard AX6 (N47DP), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Hot air balloon contacted powerlines. Balloon load cables severed. Basket with occupants fell 30 feet. - [Incident 19830914067229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830914067229I), Sep 14, 1983: Picard AX6 (N57US), Hopkins, MI, Minor damage. Balloon struck wires stretched along a road while attempting a landing in a field. Caused wires to arc. - [Accident 19830813040459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830813040459A), Aug 13, 1983: Picard AX6 (N16JF), Louisville, KY, Destroyed. Balloonist encountered a sudden wind gust and change of direction which carried balloon into collision with a tower - [Accident 19830711038689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830711038689A), Jul 11, 1983: Picard AX6 (N99US), Azle, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Balloon collided with electrical wires during landing. - [Accident 19830312008089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830312008089A), Mar 12, 1983: Picard AX6 (N99US), Springtown, TX. Student made a drag in landing and received a fractured knee after striking it on a gas fuel bottle. - [Incident 19830108002599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830108002599I), Jan 8, 1983: Picard AX6 (N106BP), Daytron, WY. Wind shifted and gusted as balloon was landing. Passenger fell out. Balloon rose. Then deflated made hard landing. - [Accident 19830101002979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830101002979A), Jan 1, 1983: Picard AX6 (N84US), Arroyo Grande, CA. Encountered downdraft on landing approach. Vented balloon early to avoid powerlines. Pilots leg broken by impact. - [Incident 19820604065839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820604065839I), Jun 4, 1982: Picard AX6 (N3TM), Rochester, MI. Encountered downdraft near powerlines. Unable to climb, made emergency descent, balloon hit wires after landing. - [Accident 19800809035999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800809035999A), Aug 9, 1980: Picard AX6 (N2482Z), Pontiac, MI. Balloon was drifting toward power lines on level-off for landing. CFI pulled rip cord. Made hard landing. - [Accident 19790520013849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790520013849A), May 20, 1979: Picard AX6 (N87DP), Middleton, WI. Pilot fell out of balloon during landing drag and broke his leg. Factors rough ground and strong wind. - [Incident 19790516100329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790516100329I), May 16, 1979: Picard AX6 (N54DP), Ada, MI, Minor damage. Balloon student pilot hit wires when he landed short of intended area. - [Accident 19790317004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790317004859A), Mar 17, 1979: Picard AX6 (N62US), Huntsdale, PA, Substantial damage. Balloon struck trees during landing attempt by student pilot. Skill level of pilot and wind are factors. - [Accident 19780212001999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780212001999A), Feb 12, 1978: Picard AX6 (N76JW), New Holland, PA. Plt encrtd high winds during balloon flt,pax fell out aft basket led on lndg,dragged by cable. - [Accident 19770910032899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770910032899A), Sep 10, 1977: Picard AX6 (N3191), Wanamaker, IN, Substantial damage - [Accident 19770306004639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770306004639A), Mar 6, 1977: Picard AX6 (N19DP), Perris, CA. Pax fell in gondola & broke leg. - [Accident 19761230042599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761230042599A), Dec 30, 1976: Picard AX6 (N53DP), Jersey Village, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Powerplant was a piccard 504A propane fueled dual burner,SNP020.ascention was from a balloon port. - [Accident 19760531013719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760531013719A), May 31, 1976: Picard AX6 (N69US), Quincy, CA, Substantial damage. Unable to climb after encountering down draft. Equipped with 3 butane burners. - [Accident 19760518013459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760518013459A), May 18, 1976: Picard AX6 (N61US), Toccoa, GA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19751012034549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751012034549A), Oct 12, 1975: Picard AX6 (N94DP), Perris, CA, Substantial damage. Sudden wind gust,unk velocity. Balloon blown over,ignited grass,then consumed balloon. - [Accident 19750628016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750628016059A), Jun 28, 1975: Picard AX6 (N27DP), Incline Vlg, NV, Substantial damage. Plt told pax to stand for ldg. Pax remained seated,hurt his back. Ldg was normal. - [Accident 19741012035909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741012035909A), Oct 12, 1974: Picard AX6 (N88US), Harvard, IL. Hot air balloon. Wx briefed by balloon meister,no fss brief. Un ck descent rate. Dragged abt 200FT. - [Accident 19740921031559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740921031559A), Sep 21, 1974: Picard AX6 (N53US), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Velcro sealing strips over deflation panel opened allowing bag deflation. - [Accident 19730505011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730505011689A), May 5, 1973: Picard AX6 (N28US), Albuquerque, NM. Plt pos self improperly for ldg. Fractured r leg. Hot air balloon. - [Accident 19730429019619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730429019619A), Apr 29, 1973: Picard AX6 (N56US), Wasilla, AK, Destroyed. Plt failed to open fuel supply valve completely. Balloon settled into trees. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SL2552SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2552SO): Installation of Piccard P-80 envelope. Don Piccard Balloons - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SB8980SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB8980SW): Installation of Cameron Balloons US Aristocrat basket (P/N CB301-3) and Cameron Balloons US Mark III burner assembly and fuel system(P/N CB205). Streett Christee T - [STC SA2683SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2683SO): Installation of cargo loading system. Zantop Intl Airlines Inc - [STC SB3583NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB3583NM): The installation of a Cameron burner and load frame in place of the Piccard burner and load frame. John Terry - [STC SB1578NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1578NM): Installation of Cameron MK IV single burner and fuel system. Rocky Mountain Balloonport - [STC SB10WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB10WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SB3WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB3WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SA2327SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2327SW): Installation of locking 'Carabiner' in the suspension system. Meador J C - [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [General Balloon AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-balloon-ax-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 3760202 - [Hunter Stephen W AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunter-stephen-w-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612H7 - [Whidden William S AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/whidden-william-s-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056142X - [Herschman Kevin AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/herschman-kevin-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621EG - [Emich Michael C AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/emich-michael-c-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623QG - [Barbara Fricke / Robert Keys AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/barbara-fricke-robert-keys-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635NO - [Schwing Leonard A AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/schwing-leonard-a-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637CX - [Eagle Balloons MARK V-B AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/eagle-balloons-mark-v-b-ax-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3240301 - [Piccard Don AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/piccard-don-ax-6): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604UH - [Hunter Stephen W AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunter-stephen-w-ax-6): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056149L - [Griggs Katie L AX6](https://openairdocs.org/model/griggs-katie-l-ax6): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05614GY - [Rechs AX-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/rechs-ax-6): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562056 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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