# NTSB investigations: Raven S55A A list on [Raven S55A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s55a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB CEN13WA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA492.md): Aerostar International S-55A · Mont-St-Grégoire, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2013 · N25QL · No damage > On August 11, 2013, at 0730 eastern daylight time, an Aerostar International Inc. model S-55A, United States registration N25QL, serial number S55A1-1017, was not damaged when a member of the balloon ground-support team was fatally injured after falling to… - [NTSB DEN01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA092.md): Raven S55A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N40555 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during approach. A contributing factor was the power lines. - [NTSB CHI00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA270.md): Raven AS-55A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted. - [NTSB FTW96LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA292.md): Raven S55A · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N4273Y · No damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The weather condition (sudden high wind) was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA010.md): Raven S55A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N57115 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. - [NTSB DEN91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA003.md): Raven S-55A · Bernalillo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N4062H · Destroyed > The pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with power lines. - [NTSB DEN88LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA201.md): Raven S55A · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N779TV · No damage > The plt reported that at the time of takeoff, the winds were 'light to moderate from 015 deg at 5 KTS or less.' Shortly after takeoff, the winds increased to 10-15 KTS and the plt decided to land on 'grassy, relatively smooth terrain.' The plt said he… - [NTSB CHI88LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA158.md): Raven S55A · Mishawaka, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N4186E · No damage > After short personal flight, the pilot of the balloon made a landing in an open field. The gondola turned over and was dragged through the field. The pax suffered serious injuries. - [NTSB DEN88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA081.md): Raven S55A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N81DS · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA167.md): Raven S55A · Springfield, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1987 · N40363 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Two hot air balloons were involved in a midair collision during a sanctioned balloon competition. N40363 was able to retain control and landed uneventfully. N1505F partially deflated and descended out of control to the ground. Witnesses stated that N40363 was… - [NTSB LAX87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA120.md): Raven S-55A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1987 · N4261R · No damage > During a pleasure flight, the pilot reported that upon take-off, the wind was calm. While in-flight the wind increased and the pilot prepared for a high wind landing. The balloon touched-down hard and hit a bush. The pilot and one passenger were ejected from… - [NTSB LAX87LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA070.md): Raven S55A/AX7 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N5561P · Minor damage > Prior to lift-off the pilot noted that the wind conditions were calm. During the flight, the surface winds began to increase. The pilot prepared his passengers for a high wind landing and began to lightly vent off hot air. The balloon began descending at… - [NTSB SEA85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA089.md): Raven R-7 · Mt. Vernon, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1985 · N41964 · No damage > The plt discovered after a hard landing that his leg was broken. This was the students second solo in hot air balloons. - [NTSB DEN85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA078.md): Raven S55A · Littleton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1985 · N81DS · Substantial damage > The balloon envelope collided with power lines after dragging the basket & occupants aprx 200 yards along an open fld and through a fence which damaged the basket containing the occupants. The balloon plt said that the wind was only 5 KTS at takeoff but after… - [NTSB MKC84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA287.md): Raven S55A · Prairie City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N8517L · No damage > While the hot air balloon was airborne, the surface winds increased to 13 KTS. The plt instructed both passengers to prepare for a high wind landing. Contrary to the plt's instructions, the passenger, who became injured, crouched in the bottom of the basket… - [NTSB DEN84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA273.md): Raven S55A · Littleton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1984 · N1048R · No damage > Plt stated that the entire flt was uneventful. The female passenger had her knees bent in preparation for landing but her body was twisted in a direction that was opposite to her feet when the balloon made ground contact. - [NTSB NYC84FFJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFJ03.md): Raven S55A · Lakeville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N40238 · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that as the balloon approached a field for landing, in dim light, it became apparent that the gondola was going to hit power lines. The wooden gondola hit the top wire and the plt jumped approximately 33 ft to the ground sustaining serious… - [NTSB ANC84LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA104.md): Raven S-55A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N5562L · Substantial damage > While apchg to land on a school ground, the balloon plt lowered a drop line for the ground crew, then looked forward & saw a power line. He told the ground crew not to touch the drop line. The drop line contacted & pulled one power line into another, causing… - [NTSB LAX84LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA257.md): Raven S-55A-707 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1984 · N5717H · No damage > During a sight-seeing flt, the winds, outside air temp & propane gas burner temp began increasing, so the plt elected to land. He notified the chase crew, started a descent & anticipated making a 'drop line' landing. As the balloon began crossing over a dry… - [NTSB FTW83LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA440.md): Raven S-55A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N2732R · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land the balloon between 2 power lines. During the landing, the balloon impacted another power line that was installed across the main lines. Electrical arcing occurring occurred. The balloon attachment cables, skirt & gondola were scorched… - [NTSB CHI83LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA235.md): Raven S55A · Rockford, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1983 · N1127R · No damage > The pilot was alone in the basket and was practicing a steep approach to land. The pilot said the reason for his injuries was not the hard landing but lack of preparation for it. - [NTSB ANC83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA049.md): Raven RX-7 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1983 · N5563L · 2 aircraft · No damage > The two balloons collided in mid air. One (N4195L) suffered a rip in the envelope which negated its lift, with burner full on. It descended at 500 RPM and made a hard landing. The hole in the envelope extended across 5 gore panels. The 2 balloons departed the… - [NTSB FTW83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA011.md): Raven AX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1982 · N40222 · No damage > The balloonist attempted to abort a landing due to wind conditions and believes he encountered a downdraft. The balloon descended and landed on a fence and became airborne again. The wind had picked up to about 15 or 20 knots so the balloonwas traveling… - [NTSB CHI82DA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA345.md): Raven S55 · Mattawan, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1982 · N4053P · Destroyed > During a landing in an open field the balloon collided with wires and started to burn. The pilot stated that her attention was temporarily distracted as the balloon approached a corral with horses and she was adjusting the maneuvering valve for landing. The… - [NTSB LAX82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA098.md): Raven S-55A · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N5571N · Substantial damage > The balloon made a hard landing on rocky desert terrain and the occupants were thrown out. The balloon became airborne while unoccupied and the envelope collided with power lines. The wind was reported to be blowing at 5 to 8 KTS. - [NTSB NYC82FNA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA05.md): Raven S-55A · Shirley, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1981 · N2463R · No damage - [NTSB LAX82FUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUJ07.md): Raven AX-7 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1981 · N5730M · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82FQA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA05.md): Raven S-55A · Corrales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1981 · N3251R · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW82FQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA02.md): Raven S-55A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1981 · N2792R · 2 aircraft · No damage - [NTSB ANC81DAG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG36.md): Raven S-55A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N5561L · No damage - [NTSB MIA81FLD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLD33.md): Raven S55A · Englewood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1981 · N77FM · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DQA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQA21.md): Raven AX-7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1981 · N1237R · No damage - [NTSB LAX81DUJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ18.md): Raven S-55A · Sun City West, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1980 · N5702T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ19.md): Raven S-55A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1980 · N5714R · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FHA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHA16.md): Raven S55 · Upr Mkfld Twp, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N57069 · No damage - [NTSB MKC80DA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DA033.md): Raven S55A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 3, 1980 · N1089R · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD80FKW04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKW04.md): Raven S55A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1980 · N8542L · No damage - [NTSB MIA80FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA018.md): Raven S-55A · Davie, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N64RR · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA002-201190.md): Raven S55AX7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1979 · N403AA · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK78DVD43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD43.md): Raven S-55A · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N70BE · Minor damage - [NTSB DEN76DQA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DQA44.md): Raven S-55A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1976 · N54708 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76AN031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN031.md): Raven S55A · Greenwich, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1975 · N51508 · No damage ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url 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 WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7480402') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s55a/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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