# Raven Industries S77A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7480650 - Manufacturer (registry): RAVEN INDUSTRIES - Model: S77A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 9 - 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: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s77a 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 ## 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 (1) - [N125P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125P): [De Koevend Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20KOEVEND%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Fort Garland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Garland), built 1984, S/N S77A-111 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 DEN89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA145), Jun 21, 1989: Raven S77A (N4207U), Rio Rancho, NM, no damage. Probable cause: A HARD LANDING DUE TO THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS ALONG WITH A DELAY IN MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH WINDS AND… - [NTSB LAX87LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA284), Jul 26, 1987: Raven S77A (N43995), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN87LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA174), Jul 3, 1987: Raven S77A (N41986), Silverthorne, CO, no damage - [NTSB DEN87FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA069), Mar 21, 1987: Raven S-77A (N40968), Park City, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA127), May 5, 1985: Raven S77A (N4199G), Fort Collins, CO, no damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20040321006069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040321006069I), Mar 21, 2004: Raven S77A (N42746), San Diego, CA. (-23) On March 3, 2004, at approximately 1745 PST, N42746, a hot air balloon executed a forced landing into a residential area in north San Diego, CA.… - [Incident 19930130007109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930130007109I), Jan 30, 1993: Raven S77A (N40968), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. Envelope separated from gondola during pre-launch preparation. Found all four interface pins had failed. - [Accident 19890621017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890621017069A), Jun 21, 1989: Raven S77A (N4207U), Rio Rancho, NM. Wind picked up after 30 minute flight. Bounced on hard landing. Basket tipped over and dragged. Two passengers hurt - [Accident 19870726038269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870726038269A), Jul 26, 1987: Raven S77A (N43995), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Collided with the ground after falling off a ledge during touchdown. Injuries sustained from fall off the ledge. - [Accident 19870703034129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870703034129A), Jul 3, 1987: Raven S77A (N41986), Silverthorne, CO. Balloon made a hard landing in gusty surface wind. A passenger jumped out and the wind dragged the basket over him. - [Incident 19870321041269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870321041269I), Mar 21, 1987: Raven S77A (N43995), Tucson, AZ. During landing in desert the balloon struck a transformer which was the same color as desert floor. - [Accident 19850505017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850505017639A), May 5, 1985: Raven S77A (N4199G), Ft Collins, CO. Passenger injured during landing when gondola came in contact with barb wire fence. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6) 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 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 SB01670NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01670NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes, Inc. model W-210-4 lifting envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T - [STC SB917GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB917GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00096NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00096NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-175-4 replacement envelope. DiGiovanni Ronald T ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerostar International S-77A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-77a): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 7487077 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.