# Raven Industries RALLY RX7

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7480503
- Manufacturer (registry): RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC.
- Model: RALLY RX7
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Balloonacy LLC
- Registered aircraft: 27
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-rally-rx7

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 93-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-13): Fuel Hose · Aerostar International 110P, 78C, 90C and 20 more. Effective Oct 15, 1993
- [AD 90-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-25-09): Suspension Cables · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, RX-8 and 8 more. Effective Jan 14, 1991
- [AD 86-10-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-11-R1): Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 1986
- [AD 81-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-02-R1): Hook And Pile Fastener Tape · Aerostar International RX-6, RX-7, S-40A and 5 more. Effective Mar 8, 1984

## 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 (27)

- [N27927](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27927): [Raper Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAPER%20ROBERT%20B), [North Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/North%20Bend), S/N RX7-396
- [N2792X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2792X): [Najewski Edwin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAJEWSKI%20EDWIN%20R), [Tinley Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Tinley%20Park), built 1985, S/N RX7-394
- [N2794L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2794L): [Drake Mary Jo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKE%20MARY%20JO), [Alamogordo, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Alamogordo), S/N RX7-404
- [N2794X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2794X): [Hunziker Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNZIKER%20EDWARD%20A), [Newton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Newton), S/N RX7-407
- [N2796C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2796C): [Lindt Jane M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDT%20JANE%20M), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N RX7-418
- [N2801A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2801A): [Smith Jim D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JIM%20D), [Lovington, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Lovington), built 1985, S/N RX7-440
- [N2847N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2847N): [Post William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POST%20WILLIAM%20S), [Custer, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Custer), S/N RX7-450
- [N3565G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3565G): [Lucas Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCAS%20ROBERT), [Decatur, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Decatur), built 1989, S/N RX7-3189
- [N3575G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3575G): [Sproul Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPROUL%20KEITH%20A), [North Brunswick, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/North%20Brunswick), built 1989, S/N RX7-3205
- [N3580L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3580L): [Garrett Terry S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRETT%20TERRY%20S), [Indianola, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Indianola), built 1989, S/N RX7-3216
- [N3581U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3581U): [Bowie Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWIE%20MARK), [Greenwood, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Greenwood), built 1989, S/N RX7-3221
- [N40515](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40515): [Ace Aviation Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACE%20AVIATION%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1983, S/N RX7-312
- [N40719](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40719): [Dougherty Donald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGHERTY%20DONALD%20A), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1983, S/N RX7-319
- [N4246A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4246A): [Hart Lewis W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HART%20LEWIS%20W), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), built 1984, S/N RX7-351
- [N4246S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4246S): [Flight Expo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20EXPO%20INC), [Princeton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Princeton), built 1984, S/N RX7-352
- [N4397V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4397V): [Winchester William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINCHESTER%20WILLIAM%20E), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), S/N RX7-366
- [N4398V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4398V): [Bagwell Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAGWELL%20MICHAEL%20L), [Hoschton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hoschton), S/N RX7-373
- [N4401Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4401Z): [Oswald Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSWALD%20DONALD%20W), [Palmdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palmdale), built 1985, S/N RX7-378
- [N5554C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5554C): [Baldock Tom](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALDOCK%20TOM), [Ilion, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ilion), S/N RX7-115
- [N5555H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5555H): [Jones Chris M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20CHRIS%20M), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 1979, S/N RX7-123
- [N5560N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5560N): [Digiovanni Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIGIOVANNI%20RONALD), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), S/N RX7-162
- [N57103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57103): [Massey Lee M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASSEY%20LEE%20M), [Somerset, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Somerset), S/N RX7-229
- [N63603](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63603): [Nj Tech Medics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NJ%20TECH%20MEDICS%20LLC), [Neshanic Station, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Neshanic%20Station), built 1991, S/N RX7-3241
- [N63682](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63682): [Hodge James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGE%20JAMES%20A), [The Villages, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/The%20Villages), S/N RX7-3262
- [N63719](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63719): [Pierce Jon C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20JON%20C), [Douglass, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Douglass), built 1992, S/N RX7-3222
- [N65705](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65705): [Wrigglesworth Mark N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGGLESWORTH%20MARK%20N), [East Amherst, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Amherst), built 1989, S/N RX7-3149
- [N9459V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9459V): [Fear Darrell E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEAR%20DARRELL%20E), [Artesia, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Artesia), S/N RX7-3185

## NTSB investigations (26)

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 NYC04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA078), Feb 28, 2004: Raven Industries Rally RX7 (N4110M), Nicholasville, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to continue the inadvertent flight in variable wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with power lines. Factors were the variable wind conditions and the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA033), Nov 13, 1999: Raven RX-7 (N4046M), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delay in initiating a climb and his subsequent failure to attain and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA303), Jul 5, 1996: Raven Ralley RX7 (N4014K), Gunnison, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA004), Oct 4, 1993: Raven Rally RX7 (N27953), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WINDS.
- [NTSB DEN93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA026), Jan 31, 1993: Raven RX7 (N3581T), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BALLOON'S BURNER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS: UNFAVORABLE WIND.
- [NTSB DEN91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA137), Sep 21, 1991: Raven Ralley RX7 (N4036Y), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A HARD LANDING AND INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE BALLOON HEATER. A FACTOR WAS: INADVERTENT ENTANGLEMENT OF A LOAD CABLE WITH THE HEATER ACTIVATION DEVICE.
- [NTSB FTW91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA136), Jul 28, 1991: Raven RX7 (N2801F), Gonzales, LA, minor damage. Probable cause: UNFAVORABLE WINDS AT LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE ELECTRICAL POWER LINES.
- [NTSB DEN91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA040), Feb 2, 1991: Aerostar RX7 (N35773), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. FACTORS WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE FLIGHT PATH.
- [NTSB SEA90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA032), Nov 19, 1989: Raven Rally RX7 (N5710Y), Las Vegas, NV, no damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT OF THE RAVEN RX7, N5710Y, FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH THE FIREFLY 7, N4070W, AND BOTH PILOTS DID NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM EACH OTHER DURING THE…
- [NTSB DEN89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA161), Jul 8, 1989: Raven RX-7 (N4069H), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE POWER LINES.
- [NTSB DEN89LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA004), Oct 4, 1988: Raven Rally II (N4098G), Rio Rancho, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN88LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA051), Jan 9, 1988: Raven RX-7 (N2797L), Rio Rancho, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN88LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA045), Dec 30, 1987: Raven Rally RX7 (N40364), Dona Ana, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA010), Oct 5, 1987: Raven RX-7 (N6464N), Albuquerque, NM, no damage
- [NTSB FTW86LQG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG07), Jan 1, 1986: Raven Rally RX-7 (N2796C), Lockney, TX, no damage
- [NTSB MKC85LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA048), Jan 16, 1985: Raven Rally RX7 (N55582), Davenport, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA368), Aug 25, 1984: Raven Rally RX7 (N5565V), The Colony, TX, no damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA096), Feb 12, 1984: Raven Rally RX7 (N40995), Albuquerque, NM, no damage
- [NTSB DEN82DTK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTK07), Aug 22, 1982: Raven RX-7 (N4010S), Phillip, SD, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW82DQA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQA11), Dec 13, 1981: Raven RX-7 (N5566M), Gallup, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA090), Aug 15, 1981: Raven RX-7 (N5710J), Barrington Hls, IL, no damage
- [NTSB LAX81FUG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG42), Apr 26, 1981: Raven RX-7 (N55672), San Dimas, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEK08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK08), Dec 21, 1980: Raven RX-7 (N5711K), Dublin, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVW03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVW03), Oct 25, 1980: Raven RX-7 (N5710U), Las Vegas, NV, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FQA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA44), Sep 18, 1980: Raven RX-7 (N55536), Albuquerque, NM, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC80DTK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DTK07), Dec 22, 1979: Raven RX-7 (N2910R), Chancellor, SD, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (50)

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 20110820018679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110820018679I), Aug 20, 2011: Raven Industries Inc. RALLY RX7 (N9459V), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. On 08-20-2011, at 0849CDT, a balloon struck powerlines and landed in a field in northwest Lubbock, Texas. Police arrived at 0905CDT as an electrical lineman…
- [Accident 20040228002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040228002859A), Feb 28, 2004: Raven RX7 (N4110M), Lexington, KY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On February 28, 2004, at about 1630 EST (2130Z), an Aerostar Raven RX-7 rally, N4110M, contacted power lines during takeoff, resulting in fatal injuries…
- [Accident 19991113044759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991113044759A), Nov 13, 1999: Raven RX7 (N4046M), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot^privac^ departed in calm winds. Wind increased during flight approach to mtn. Required a decision to descent or climb, pilot chose to try. To climb…
- [Incident 19980510013039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980510013039I), May 10, 1998: Raven RX7 (N2791Z), Walla Walla, WA, Minor damage. Narrative: during flight, balloon encountered turbulence and wind shear, decision was made to land in vacant lot adjacent to house. The landing was hard. No…
- [Accident 19960705046979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960705046979A), Jul 5, 1996: Raven RX7 (N4014K), Gunnison, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) On July 5, 1996 at 0745 mountain daylight time, a Raven ralley RX7 balloon, N4014K, piloted by patricia j. brake, cert. # 513445998, made a hard landing…
- [Incident 19950823033619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950823033619I), Aug 23, 1995: Raven RX7 (N27935), Columbia, MO, Minor damage. Drifting near ground level in balloon race. Saw wires. Vented and deflated. Bag hit wires. Minor damage.
- [Incident 19940213007619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940213007619I), Feb 13, 1994: Raven RX7 (N4036Y), Highlands Ranch, CO, Minor damage. Balloon landed on highway while attempting to land in field. High winds. Basket pulled over. Dragged across highway
- [Accident 19931004037539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004037539A), Oct 4, 1993: Raven RX7 (N27953), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Tried to land in gusty surface wind. Balloon traveled 200 yards and struck a power pole.
- [Accident 19930131001749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930131001749A), Jan 31, 1993: Raven RX7 (N3581T), Durango, CO, Substantial damage. Low altitude lee side of ridge encounter rotor winds. Was pushed into powerlines. Landed safe but arcing damaged bag
- [Incident 19921220054119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921220054119I), Dec 20, 1992: Raven RX7 (N5710K), Pastura, NM, Minor damage. On landing surface wind blew balloon into a barbed wire fence. Some tears to fabric of envelope.
- [Incident 19920913036379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920913036379I), Sep 13, 1992: Raven RX7 (N3583L), Lisbon, MD, Minor damage. Pilot stated sun kept him from seeing powerlines. Balloon hit line damaging air bag and basket.
- [Incident 19920824036179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920824036179I), Aug 24, 1992: Raven RX7 (N43971), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Fire developed from a propane leak in metering valve line. Line was valved off and normal landing made.
- [Incident 19920610028279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920610028279I), Jun 10, 1992: Raven RX7 (N3574M), Yardley, PA, Minor damage. Balloon struck powerlines while attempting to climb from an aborted landing. Minor damage and injuries.
- [Incident 19911215060389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911215060389I), Dec 15, 1991: Raven RX7 (N63603), Scottsdale, AZ. Bungee jumper hit ground on rebound as balloon lost altitude due to wind and moving to higher ground.
- [Accident 19910921062609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921062609A), Sep 21, 1991: Raven RX7 (N40364), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. Hard wind landing. Basket tipped over. Load cable activated burner causing a fire that was put out by pilot.
- [Accident 19910728030129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728030129A), Jul 28, 1991: Raven RX7 (N2801F), Gonzales, LA, Minor damage. Windshift landing carried balloon into powerline. Suspended 10 feet,both jumped due electric arcing. Broke ankle.
- [Accident 19910202003899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910202003899A), Feb 2, 1991: Raven RX7 (N35773), Durango, CO, Substantial damage. Wind picked up after topping canyon. Entered downdraft. Unable clear wires.
- [Incident 19900908048122I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908048122I), Sep 8, 1990: Raven RX7 (N5566S), Altoona, IA, Minor damage. As envelope inflated it penetrated path of ascending balloon. N7138 basket snagged the envelope.
- [Incident 19900804040529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900804040529I), Aug 4, 1990: Raven RX7 (N2802D), Pojoaque, NM, Minor damage. Balloon struck powerlines on descent to the landing site.
- [Accident 19891119066291A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891119066291A), Nov 19, 1989: Raven RX7 (N5710Y), Las Vegas, NV. On ribbon race rose up suddenly and collided with bag of N4070W ripping a ten foot hole. Ribbon tied both balloons
- [Incident 19891011054162I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891011054162I), Oct 11, 1989: Raven RX7 (N4014K), Albuquerque, NM. Balloon gondola was struck by envelope of other ascending balloon from below.
- [Incident 19891008055139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891008055139I), Oct 8, 1989: Raven RX7 (N4247C), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Ran out of fuel. Forced landing in a mesa. Landed short. Hit a vehicle and two wooden fences.
- [Accident 19890708020919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890708020919A), Jul 8, 1989: Raven RX7 (N4069H), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Struck powerlines trying to land during balloon festival.
- [Incident 19890422030029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890422030029I), Apr 22, 1989: Raven RX7 (N4069H), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Chose to land on dirt road. On touchdown, gondola was damaged when it struck side of a deep rut.
- [Accident 19881004044279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881004044279A), Oct 4, 1988: Raven RX7 (N4098G), Rio Rancho, NM, Substantial damage. Wind picked up. Bounced on landing. Wind carried balloon through a fence. Gondola crashed through window of a house
- [Incident 19880729056739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880729056739I), Jul 29, 1988: Raven RX7 (N2793D), Kent, WA, Minor damage. Wind changed as balloon attempted to gain altitude. Landed in clearing and a gust blew it into powerlilne.
- [Incident 19880529029089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880529029089I), May 29, 1988: Raven RX7 (N5718F), Jackson, MI, Minor damage. PIC misjudgement and mismanagement of power on landing caused balloon basket to hit trees. Cables hit powerlines.
- [Accident 19880109000279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880109000279A), Jan 9, 1988: Raven RX7 (N2797L), Rio Rancho, NM, Substantial damage. Failed to note wind shift and powerlines while landing. E nvelope struck the wires as the basket touched down.
- [Accident 19871230072789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871230072789A), Dec 30, 1987: Raven RX7 (N40364), Dona Ana, NM, Substantial damage. Landed on road upwind of powerlines. Envelope draped over line and arced. Ground crewman shocked.
- [Accident 19871005061031A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871005061031A), Oct 5, 1987: Raven RX7 (N6464N), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Balloon envelope struck the basket of a higher balloon N36988 on climbout. Impact tore the envelope. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19870712041329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870712041329I), Jul 12, 1987: Raven RX7 (N2798D), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Landed in an open field due to low fuel. The wind blew the balloon into a tree.
- [Accident 19860101001419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860101001419A), Jan 1, 1986: Raven RX7 (N2796C), Lockney, TX. Wind speed increased during time that student balloonist was aloft. During rushed landing, pilot broke a leg.
- [Incident 19850825048699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850825048699I), Aug 25, 1985: Raven RX7 (N57073), Little Rock, AR, Minor damage. As balloon was deflated it settled back into trees tearing side panels.
- [Incident 19850630040639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850630040639I), Jun 30, 1985: Raven RX7 (N40364), Horizon, TX. Passenger suffered fracture of kneecap during high wind landing in balloon.
- [Accident 19850116002199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850116002199A), Jan 16, 1985: Raven RX7 (N55582), Davenport, IA, Substantial damage. After liftoff, balloon pilot judged that he could not clear powerlines. Descended, collided with lines.
- [Incident 19840923053079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840923053079I), Sep 23, 1984: Raven RX7 (N4116P), Reno, NV, Minor damage. During landing in balloon occupants were bounced out and balloon continued uncontrolled for 2 miles.
- [Accident 19840825045509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840825045509A), Aug 25, 1984: Raven RX7 (N5565V), The Colony, TX. Balloon landed hard causing passenger to fracture ankle.
- [Accident 19840212004899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840212004899A), Feb 12, 1984: Raven RX7 (N40995), Albuquerque, NM. Made hard landing due to strong surface wind. Students ankle was broken by impact. Had been briefed for landing.
- [Accident 19840115007999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840115007999A), Jan 15, 1984: Raven RX7 (N5709Q), Auburn, WA, Substantial damage. Balloon struck wires during attempted landing. Pilot claims wind shift caused accident.
- [Incident 19830724044509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830724044509I), Jul 24, 1983: Raven RX7 (N5560K), Ontario, OR, Minor damage. Struck a powerline while landing in a farm field. Misjudged surface wind.
- [Incident 19820925056159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820925056159I), Sep 25, 1982: Raven RX7 (N55538), Bethlehem, PA. 80 Year old passenger fell out of the balloon on landing. Received minor injuries.
- [Accident 19820822041229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820822041229A), Aug 22, 1982: Raven RX7 (N4010S), Philip, SD. A whirlwind gust blew balloon gondola into a truck during preparations for takeoff. Impact injured a passenger.
- [Accident 19811213079519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811213079519A), Dec 13, 1981: Raven RX7 (N5566M), Gallup, NM, Substantial damage. Wind increased for landing. Blown into side of a rocky mesa. Two student balloon pilots on board.
- [Accident 19810815059099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810815059099A), Aug 15, 1981: Raven RX7 (N5710J), Barrington Hill, IL. Was advised of thunderstorm line in area. Launched anyway. Wind increased. Made hard emergency landing. Injuries.
- [Accident 19810726044279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810726044279A), Jul 26, 1981: Raven RX7 (N55672), San Dimas, CA, Minor damage. Allowed balloon to drift into wires on takeof. Balloon then crashed through a patio roof. Pilot seriously burned.
- [Accident 19801221076299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801221076299A), Dec 21, 1980: Raven RX7 (N5711K), Dublin, OH, Substantial damage. Experienced downdraft from thermal. Unable to heat balloon to stop descent due to 16 degree air temp. Hit powerline
- [Accident 19801025058249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801025058249A), Oct 25, 1980: Raven RX7 (N5710U), Las Vegas, NV, Destroyed. Struck power lines during landing. Destroyed by fire.
- [Incident 19801018075159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801018075159I), Oct 18, 1980: Raven RX7 (N5565L), Plano, TX, Minor damage. Balloon entangled in power lines. During approach to landing.
- [Incident 19800801068619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800801068619I), Aug 1, 1980: Raven RX7 (N5709N), Anchorage, AK. Balloon struck power-line during landing.
- [Accident 19791222033669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791222033669A), Dec 22, 1979: Raven RX7 (N2910R), Chancellor, SD. Made normal landing in cut cornfield. Gondola rotated on furrow. Pilot's wrist broken holding rip cord.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (13)

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 SB01030CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01030CH): Replace Aerostar Basket/BurnerFuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks. Balloonacy LLC
- [STC SB146CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB146CH): Replace Aerostar Basket/Burner with a Cameron Basket/Burner. Balloonacy LLC
- [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 SB03337CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03337CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system with the Cameron Balloons Basket, Part Number CB301C-4, S/N 9465; the Cameron Balloons Burner, Part Number CB579-M1, S/N S5148 S5149. Replace the Aerostar International fuel tanks with the Cameron Balloons Fuel Tanks, Part Number CBUS1050D, S/Ns 230171, 230177, and 230202. Nathan W. Dieringer
- [STC SB03216CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03216CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks. Brad Craig
- [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc
- [STC SB00601NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00601NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes model W-100-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T
- [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry
- [STC SA5469NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5469NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc
- [STC SL1572SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL1572SO): Replacement of envelope fabric. Head Balloons Inc
- [STC SB9WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB9WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (16)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [P/N SAT-52934](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F016F302F9BF91B986257D510058B55D.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Spring Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52934 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51982-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ED200106207BCA2A86257D510058B4BE.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Rip Top. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51982-7 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51880-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6F5E43A965C049186257D510058BDA5.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-1 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-17982](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BF0AF5DE6063474E86257D510058AFF4.0001): Skirt RX6/7 HPII. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 17982 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-53114](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9BA5B743A0997A6286257D510058B3CE.0001): Skirt Dipper RX6/RX7 ELS/ELSS. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 53114 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52545](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/91870D2E41EB2F6586257D510058B23E.0001): Skirt Dipper RX6/RX7. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52545 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51880-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C7CA2F43552825386257D510058BDCC.0001): Spring Pocket Rect. 7/8 opening. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-2 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52957](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5E1E9E2FCEE43D4A86257D510058B78D.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Aerochute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52957 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-51880-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/59CB9A82C9EEA8BB86257D510058BDF4.0001): Spring Pocket Back-up Rect.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-5 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52264-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/41448C9F775B8D4986257D510058BE6D.0001): Red Deflation Strap 94-ft.. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-10 · Sep 10, 2014
- [P/N SAT-52948](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11EFB5BA1D89129586257D510058B6C5.0001): Deflation Panel RX6/RX7 Parachute. SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52948 · Sep 10, 2014
- [ARP52824-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F0B3BE19A2243C2586257B080075B585.0001): Cable Pair B, 4 point, RX7/RX8/RXS8, Caribiner/Kevlar Susp. Balloonacy ltd LLC · PMA PQ4173CE · Replaces 52824-3 · Jan 24, 2013
- [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000
- [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997
- [RP106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F40D8320748DE92D8525703F004DD363.0001): Replacement Panel. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces D-17312 Gores 1-12 Station 7.02-75.21 · Oct 5, 1994
- [Dwg 100-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1406C80067C79ECF8525703D006949BF.0001): Refueling Adaptor. Balloons Unlimited of Wis Inc · Modification part · Dec 12, 1993

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerostar International RX-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-rx-7): 96 registered aircraft, registry code 7487007

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