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Raven S-60A

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 7480606

Manufacturer (registry)
RAVEN
Model
S-60A
Registry code
7480606
Registered
32 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
60 mph
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 · 193

1969Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

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

1975In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 32

N106APBucket List Adventures LLC · Albuquerque, NMS/N S60A-161N2782WGlen William S · Roswell, NMBuilt 1985 · S/N S60A-353N2787DHancock Derek K · Lake Oswego, ORBuilt 1985 · S/N S60A-361
See all 32 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 19

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 17 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CHI03LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Slayton, MNThe excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot.Aug 11, 2003 · N2789N · No damageNTSB FTW02LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · La Vernia, TXThe pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.Jan 12, 2002 · N804DL · Minor damageNTSB FTW97LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NMThe passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.Dec 21, 1996 · N4396K · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 32

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

Incident 20071009022169IRaven S60A · Rio Rancho, NM(-23) On October 9, 2007 at 1000 MDT, N2803L, a Raven S-60A hot air balloon, made a hard landing during gusty wind conditions in Rio Rancho, NM. The aircraft was operating under 14 CFR part 91 as a pleasure flight in VFR conditions during the albuquerque…Oct 9, 2007 · N2803L · Minor damageAccident 20030811023249ARaven S60A · Slayton, MN(-23) On August 28, 1993 this office received a phone all from [privacy data omitted] regarding a concern with a balloon operator. During the telephone conversation [privacy data omitted] communicated that his wife-[privacy data omitted] had paid for a…Aug 11, 2003 · N2789NIncident 20020707016269IRaven S60A · Glenwoodsprings, CO(-23) This was a 91 flight, had 4 friends on board, they flew for approx. 25 minutes, and landed they traded passengers, and took off again. The wind picked up and changed direction. The wind was blowing them toward a canyon. The pilot was concerned about…Jul 7, 2002 · N2787Y · Minor damage
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  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 23

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 SB00744CHModify existing envelope by addition of 56 chili pepper appendages to exterior of main body.Balloonacy LLCSTC SB00884CHModify the existing envelope by the addition of the Shamu modifications to the exterior main body of the balloon.Balloonacy LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aerostar International S-60A77 registered aircraftRegistry code 7486060Raven Industries S-60A2 registered aircraftRegistry code 7480611Windy City Balloon Port S-60A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 05637EC
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