# Raven S-60A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7480606
- Manufacturer (registry): RAVEN
- Model: S-60A
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Balloonacy LLC
- Registered aircraft: 32
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s-60a

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
- [AD 80-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-01-03): Parachute Top Release · Aerostar International S-50A, S-55A and S-60A. Effective Jan 7, 1980
- [AD 75-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-19-04): Valve System · Aerostar International RX-6, S-40A, S-50A and 2 more. Effective Sep 17, 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 (32)

- [N106AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106AP): [Bucket List Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKET%20LIST%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N S60A-161
- [N2782W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2782W): [Glen William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLEN%20WILLIAM%20S), [Roswell, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Roswell), built 1985, S/N S60A-353
- [N2787D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2787D): [Hancock Derek K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANCOCK%20DEREK%20K), [Lake Oswego, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lake%20Oswego), built 1985, S/N S60A-361
- [N2789N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2789N): [Wagner Bill R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAGNER%20BILL%20R), [Brandon, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Brandon), built 1985, S/N S60A-372
- [N2803G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2803G): [Digiovanni Ronald T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIGIOVANNI%20RONALD%20T), [Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Milford), S/N S60A-397
- [N2805N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2805N): [Griffin Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20DANIEL%20J), [Ft Collins, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Ft%20Collins), S/N S60A-400
- [N2805Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2805Y): [Schuler Gerald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHULER%20GERALD%20E), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N S60A-401
- [N2807N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2807N): [Jbc Aeronauts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JBC%20AERONAUTS%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N S60A-393
- [N36426](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36426): [Dzilinski Gene S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DZILINSKI%20GENE%20S), [Lehigh Acres, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lehigh%20Acres), built 1991, S/N S60A-3153
- [N40192](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40192): [Bishop C J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20C%20J), [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood), built 1981, S/N S60A-182
- [N4079K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4079K): [C A F Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C%20A%20F%20INC), [Lakeland, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lakeland), S/N S60A-250
- [N41908](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41908): [Bradley Kenneth P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20KENNETH%20P), [Evans, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evans), S/N S60A-193
- [N4193A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4193A): [Borchert James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORCHERT%20JAMES%20E), [Bloomington, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Bloomington), built 1982, S/N S60A-198
- [N4193P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4193P): [Nilz Boby J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILZ%20BOBY%20J), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1982, S/N S60A-201
- [N4194E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4194E): [Willco Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLCO%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lavonia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lavonia), S/N S60A-202
- [N4197N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4197N): [Stangeland David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANGELAND%20DAVID), [Cedar Falls, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Cedar%20Falls), S/N S60A-216
- [N41982](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41982): [White Shannon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20SHANNON%20W), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), built 1983, S/N S60A-219
- [N4198C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4198C): [Vill Joseph E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VILL%20JOSEPH%20E%20JR), [Purcellville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Purcellville), built 1982, S/N S60A-218
- [N4209C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4209C): [Stumpf Paul S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUMPF%20PAUL%20S), [Andover, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Andover), built 1974, S/N S60A-272
- [N4270A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4270A): [Ross Fred](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20FRED), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 1984, S/N S60A-289
- [N4270Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4270Z): [Rieck Brian M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIECK%20BRIAN%20M), [Junction, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Junction), S/N S60A-287
- [N4271A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4271A): [Sommers Christopher A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20A), [Slatington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Slatington), built 1983, S/N S60A-223
- [N4392U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4392U): [Sommers Christopher A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20A), [Slatington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Slatington), built 1984, S/N S60A-297
- [N4394E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4394E): [August Joe A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUGUST%20JOE%20A), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 1984, S/N S60A-310
- [N4394X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4394X): [Garner Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARNER%20KENNETH%20W), [Decatur, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Decatur), built 1984, S/N S60A-316
- [N4395L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4395L): [White Shannon N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20SHANNON%20N), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), S/N S60A-331
- [N4402E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4402E): [Nilz Patrick Shawn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILZ%20PATRICK%20SHAWN), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N S60A-347
- [N54681](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54681): [Mcnabb Donald I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNABB%20DONALD%20I), [St Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/St%20Louis), built 1974, S/N S60A-112
- [N546WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N546WW): [Bliss Outdoors Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLISS%20OUTDOORS%20INC), [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet), S/N S60A-413
- [N5716Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5716Y): [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 1980, S/N S60A-152
- [N783TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N783TP): [Nilz R Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILZ%20R%20PATRICK), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N S60A-232
- [N929MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929MT): [Skyscapes Of America LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYSCAPES%20OF%20AMERICA%20LLC), [Daytona Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Daytona%20Beach), built 1984, S/N S60A-342

## NTSB investigations (19)

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 CHI03LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA313), Aug 11, 2003: Raven S-60A (N2789N), Slayton, MN, no damage. Probable cause: The excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot.
- [NTSB FTW02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA270), Jan 12, 2002: Raven S60A (N804DL), La Vernia, TX, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA068), Dec 21, 1996: Raven S-60A (N4396K), Rio Rancho, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB NYC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA160), Jul 15, 1995: Raven S-60A (N4214A), Deerfield, MA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related…
- [NTSB LAX93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA279), Jul 5, 1993: Raven S-60A (N35GS), Coloma, CA, no damage. Probable cause: the passenger's injury to an ankle during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA010), Oct 8, 1992: Raven S-60A (N8EN), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT.
- [NTSB MIA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA145), Jul 4, 1992: Raven S-60A (N4037Q), Dover, FL, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMANDS CHOICE OF LANDING AREA NEAR ELECTRICAL LINES AND HIS FAILURE TO EXIT THE BALLOON AND SEEK SAFETY WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THE DEFLATING BAG WAS GOING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH POWER…
- [NTSB DEN92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA069), Jul 2, 1992: Raven S-60A (N4211V), Pecos, NM, no damage. Probable cause: AN ENCOUNTER WITH HIGH WINDS.
- [NTSB NYC92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA014), Oct 20, 1991: Aerostar Raven S-60 (N4057H), Trenton, NJ, no damage. Probable cause: EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS OVERLOADING OF THE BASKET.
- [NTSB DEN91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA001), Oct 1, 1990: Raven S-60A (N4264D), Harrison, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND INACCURATE EVALUATION OF THE SURFACE WEATHER. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
- [NTSB MIA89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA010), Oct 15, 1988: Raven S-60A (N65523), Tampa, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA268), Jul 15, 1988: Raven S-60A (N2789Z), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA065), Mar 7, 1987: Raven S60A (N2803L), Grand Lake, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC87LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA042), Oct 11, 1986: Raven S60A (N2799Z), Montville, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA010), Oct 14, 1985: Raven S60A (N4395C), Albuquerque, NM, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA072), Jan 5, 1985: Raven S-60A (N4270A), Pompano Beach, FL, minor damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA289), Aug 30, 1984: Raven AX-8 (N4394E), Clark, CO, no damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE23), Oct 24, 1978: Raven S60A (N1918R), Fox River Grve, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM006), Jul 9, 1974: Raven S-60A (N54691), Tavares, FL, minor damage, 2 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (32)

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 20071009022169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071009022169I), Oct 9, 2007: Raven S60A (N2803L), Rio Rancho, NM, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20030811023249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030811023249A), Aug 11, 2003: Raven S60A (N2789N), 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…
- [Incident 20020707016269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020707016269I), Jul 7, 2002: Raven S60A (N2787Y), Glenwoodsprings, CO, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20020112003419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020112003419A), Jan 12, 2002: Raven S60A (N804DL), Lavernia, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On landing, the balloon basket hit a small power line, injuring one passenger. (-23 amendment) on approach to landing, the balloon struck a powerline…
- [Incident 19970915032019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970915032019I), Sep 15, 1997: Raven S60A (N4395L), Loveland, CO, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative available.
- [Accident 19961221042329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961221042329A), Dec 21, 1996: Raven S60A (N4396K), Rio Rancho, NM. During high wind landing pulled top open to drop in at 20FT AGL. Wind gust caused high delation and hard impact. (-23) on December 21, 1996, at 0918 MST, a…
- [Accident 19950715026939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950715026939A), Jul 15, 1995: Gulstm 560A (N4214A), Deerfield, MA, Destroyed. Encountered windshift effect of approaching storm. Turbulence collapsed balloon throat during burn. Hard landing.
- [Incident 19950514013339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950514013339I), May 14, 1995: Raven S60A (N2806J), Roswell, NM. On blind approach over trees saw powerlines. Activated burners. Basket severed top line. Continued to safe landing.
- [Accident 19930705022549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930705022549A), Jul 5, 1993: Raven S60A (N35GS), Coloma, CA. A passenger broke an ankle on landing. Balloon dragged tree tops on approach. One burn only. Reported low on fuel.
- [Incident 19921108056739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921108056739I), Nov 8, 1992: Raven S60A (N2791N), Boyds, MD. Pilot decided to make a rip out landing due to winds. Landed hard. Wind pulled basket over. Two passengers injured
- [Incident 19921017045069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921017045069I), Oct 17, 1992: Gulstm 560A (N2791N), Damascus, MD. Pilot started to deflate balloon with passengers still in basket. Balloon tipped over basket. One passenger hurt.
- [Accident 19921008042542A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921008042542A), Oct 8, 1992: Raven S60A (N8EN), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. During ascent top of balloon struck gondola of N57115 that was level but failed to yield. Landed hard. Hole in bag.
- [Accident 19920704023529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920704023529A), Jul 4, 1992: Raven S60A (N4037Q), Dover, FL, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Landed in field next to powerline. Bag draped over wires during deflation. Pilot on rip out cable electrocuted.
- [Accident 19920702023539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920702023539A), Jul 2, 1992: Raven S60A (N4211V), Pecos, NM. High wind, landing basket was dragged 150 ft, passenger fell out and was run over by basket.
- [Accident 19911020062689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020062689A), Oct 20, 1991: Raven S60A (N4057H), Trenton, NJ. Balloon hit ground hard. Passenger broke ankle. Pasengers did not follow briefing. Basket designed for 2 persons
- [Accident 19901001043519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901001043519A), Oct 1, 1990: Raven S60A (N4264D), Harrison, AR, Substantial damage. Drifted into powerlines on landing. Student jumped prior impact. Balloon burned.
- [Incident 19891011054161I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891011054161I), Oct 11, 1989: Raven S60A (N4222U), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Envelope hit gondola of balloon above,N4014K,on ascending. Descended and landed safe. Found 8 foot tear in a panel.
- [Accident 19881015069769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881015069769A), Oct 15, 1988: Raven S60A (N65523), Tampa, FL, Substantial damage. Tried to land in a small field in strong wind. Balloon drifted into wires even though top was opened.
- [Incident 19880911058142I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880911058142I), Sep 11, 1988: Raven S60A (N2811D), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Stated N4044Y rapidly ascended from below, hitting basket with its envelope. Said unable to avoid collision.
- [Accident 19880715027659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880715027659A), Jul 15, 1988: Raven S60A (N2789Z), Bakersfield, CA, Substantial damage. Balloon drifted into a powerline during a landing approach. Arcing melted portion of balloon envelope.
- [Incident 19880317022359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880317022359I), Mar 17, 1988: Raven S60A (N4396D), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Hot air balloon struck powerlines on final and made a missed approach. Landed safely 5 miles sw of powerlines.
- [Incident 19871004067649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871004067649I), Oct 4, 1987: Raven S60A (N4402E), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Gondola slid after landing. Envelope contacted powerlines and small holes were burned in the fabric.
- [Accident 19870307005039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870307005039A), Mar 7, 1987: Raven S60A (N2803L), Grand Lake, CO, Substantial damage. The balloon encountered turbulence which blew out the pilot lights. The pilot safely landed among a stand of trees.
- [Accident 19861011086899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861011086899A), Oct 11, 1986: Raven S60A (N2799Z), Montvilla, CT, Substantial damage. Wind picked up speed after takeoff. Pulled out deflation port 30 ft AGL but the wind pushed balloon into trees.
- [Incident 19860929071099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860929071099I), Sep 29, 1986: Raven S60A (N44009), Coral Spring, FL. Winds carried balloon over everglades. Landed after fuel was exhausted.
- [Accident 19851013051309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851013051309A), Oct 13, 1985: Raven S60A (N4395C), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Wind reported to have pushed gondola into a fence and trailer. Go around completed with injuries.
- [Accident 19850105008759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850105008759A), Jan 5, 1985: Raven S60A (N4270A), Pompano Beach, FL, Minor damage. During landing, balloon hit a tree. Passenger seriously hurt when basket overturned and others fell on her.
- [Accident 19840830048209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840830048209A), Aug 30, 1984: Raven S60A (N4394E), Clark, CO. Passenger was injured during hard landing.
- [Incident 19840603046959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840603046959I), Jun 3, 1984: Raven S60A (N4095H), Annville, PA. Gust of wind from an unforecast thunderstorm overturned the gondola on landing. One passenger injured.
- [Incident 19800817067379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800817067379I), Aug 17, 1980: Raven S60A (N76MT), Cummington, MA. Non certificated person tethered hot air balloon to truck. Wind lifted truck off ground, injuring girl in truck.
- [Accident 19781024037509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781024037509A), Oct 24, 1978: Raven S50* (N1918R), Fox River Grve, IL, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740709024959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740709024959A), Jul 9, 1974: Raven S66A (N54691), Tavares, FL, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Enterd sct to bkn clouds. Limitatn-day VFR only. Deflatn port opend in flt,did not reseal.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (23)

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 SB00744CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00744CH): Modify existing envelope by addition of 56 chili pepper appendages to exterior of main body. Balloonacy LLC
- [STC SB00884CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00884CH): Modify the existing envelope by the addition of the Shamu modifications to the exterior main body of the balloon. Balloonacy LLC
- [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 SB896GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB896GL): Install The Balloon Works gondola, Model 3.9, 4.0, or 4.5, and burner, Model T3-017. 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 SB03455CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB03455CH): Replace the Aerostar International Basket/Burner system. Hot Air Marketing LLC
- [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 SB737NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB737NE): Installation of an Aerostat envelope Model W-140-2 and W-140-4. Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [STC SA2738SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2738SW): Installation of an electric operated valve. John Terry
- [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 SA2737SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2737SW): Removal of LPG regulator. AERCO
- [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
- [STC SL962SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL962SO): Installation of ball lock pins, MS 17985-545 or MS 17984-545. Balloons, Inc
- [STC SB4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB4WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components
- [STC SL164GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL164GL): Modification: Move the velcro4 to 6 inches back away from the lip deflation panel. Wiederkehr Matt H
- [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald
- [STC SA1720SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1720SW): Install four burner can assembly. Cutter Flying Service, Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerostar International S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-s-60a): 77 registered aircraft, registry code 7486060
- [Raven Industries S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s-60a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 7480611
- [Windy City Balloon Port S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/windy-city-balloon-port-s-60a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05637EC

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