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Raven Industries S-66A

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 7480612

Manufacturer (registry)
RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC
Model
S-66A
Registry code
7480612
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA15CE
Holder
Balloonacy LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 47

1979Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

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

1984In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 6

N119CFHustler James E · Carson City, NVBuilt 1981 · S/N S66A-119N4082ZUhlir Tammy Lea · Maplewood, MNS/N S60A-253N4193HDigiovanni Ronald · Milford, NJBuilt 1982 · S/N S66A-135N42731Balloonatics And Aeronuts LLC · Belvidere, NJBuilt 1983 · S/N S66A-141N57194Nilz Patrick · Tucson, AZBuilt 1980 · S/N S66A-115N96TCCorey T J · Buffalo, NYS/N S66A-156
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NTSB investigations · 10

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 1 case 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 9 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR12LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Industries S-66A · Avra Valley, AZThe pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.Mar 16, 2012 · N57194 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-66A · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate briefing of his passengers. A factor was the high wind.Apr 20, 1996 · N2814D · No damageNTSB SEA93LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AX-9 · Green River, UTThe inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot resulting in inflt encounter with weather and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent during an emergency forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the turbulent weather conditions.Nov 2, 1992 · N57139 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-66A · Naples, FLAfter liftoff with the deflation panel partially open, the flt continued towards the landing location. With a high rate of descent established, the plt realized that the balloon would not clear the powerlines that were ahead of the landing location. He then…Nov 5, 1987 · N4094G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-66A · Baldwin, WIWhile landing, the passengers were instructed to stay to the side of the basket and hold on. However, one passenger moved toward the center of the basket and hit a video camera with her leg. During the occurrence, her leg was fractured between the knee and…Nov 2, 1986 · N4196N · No damageNTSB CHI85LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AX-9 · Blaine, MNThe one hour balloon sightseeing flight was uneventful. During his approach to land in a clear area he decided that his forward velocity was too high to land without hitting houses or powerlines below the balloon. According to him he burned fuel to attempt a…Sep 2, 1985 · N4196N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-66A · Little Compton, RIPlt brushed basket against tree tops and bushes to slow the balloons forward speed. Plt pulled deflation port aprx 10 ft AGL over a mown hay field with an 8-10 mph horizontal, 100 fpm vertical speed. Basket bounced and gust of wind caught deflating envelope…Sep 30, 1984 · N4272Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AX-9 · Mesa, AZAccording to the plt, there was no wind when he began the sight-seeing flt; however, after takeoff, the wind steadily increased to aprx 12 KTS. By this time, the balloon was approaching a large green field, so he elected to land rather than take a chance of…Mar 15, 1983 · N5714B · No damageNTSB FTW83FQA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRaven Industries S-66A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot was landing the balloon in strong gusty winds when he saw power lines approaching and told everyone to jump. Those jumping, except the pilot, were injured. One passenger stayed in the basket and was unharmed.Oct 10, 1982 · N1980M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DHD14Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRaven S-66A · Washington Town, NJThe pilot reported that moments after initial ground contact (during landing), a passenger reported that he thought his leg had fractured. The passenger reported that the fracture occurred after initial impact, when another passenger leaned or stepped on his…Jun 20, 1982 · N57023 · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 16

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

Accident 20120316004789ARaven Industries S-66A · Marana, AZBalloon N57194 approached an open field for landing but the wind changed and the balloon was being blown toward some power lines. He climbed up above the power lines to make another approach to open desert beyond the power lines. As he set up for his approach…Mar 16, 2012 · N57194 · Substantial damageIncident 19960803024529IRaven S66A · Fort Collins, CONarrative: balloon launched at 0715. After launch the wind picked up to 330 degrees/30. This was not predicted. On landing the basket tipped over and one passenger fell out and into a cactus bush. Minor bruises to 2 passengers. Mr. Garcia took all 4…Aug 3, 1996 · N122RBAccident 19960420039489ARaven S66A · San Antonio, TXHard landing bounced and dragged 150FT prior stopping. Basket tipped. Passenger injured as others fell on her.Apr 20, 1996 · N2814D
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 99ZZZX340Pin · failedIMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALTITUDE OF TWO FEET, THE NR 4 ALUMINUN CONNECTOR PIN (PN 51518) SNAPPED IN HALF (COMPLETELY FAILED) SEPARATING THE GONDOLA FROM THE STRUCTURE AT NR 4 LOCATION AND SEVERELY BENDING THE REMAINING THREE CONNECTOR PINS. PILOT IMMEDec 16, 1998 · N9108T · Raven S66A · Balloon Reports
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STCs that may be installed · 11

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SB10564SCInstallation of Night Position LightsHighland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682XSTC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsAlbuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.STC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaBalloonacy, Ltd. LLCSTC SB01670NYInstallation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope.DiGiovanni Ronald T.STC SB917GLAddition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line.LTA Aviation IncSTC SB00096NYInstallation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope.DiGiovanni Ronald T.STC SB705NEInstallation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-2.Ronald T. DiGiovanniSTC SB735NEInstallation of an Aerostat envelope, Model W-140-4.Ronald T. DiGiovanniSTC SB00407LAInstallation of foam padded tank covers.John TerrySTC SA5469NMInstallation of position light.Great American Balloon Co IncSTC SL1572SOReplacement of envelope fabric.Head Balloons Inc
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PMA parts · 21

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-52264-30Red Deflation Strap 40-ft.SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52264-30 · Sep 10, 2014P/N SAT-52581Skirt Dipper S66A/ S71A CW/CWS/RB5SuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 52581 · Sep 10, 2014P/N SAT-51880-1Spring Pocket Rect. 5/8 openingSuperiAire Technologies · PMA PQ1047SW · Replaces P/N 51880-1 · Sep 10, 2014
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A15CE')
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aerostar International S-66A10 registered aircraftRegistry code 7486066Aerostar International RAVEN S-66A3 registered aircraftRegistry code 7486067
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