# Rider Frank E AA4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05637P8
- Manufacturer (registry): RIDER FRANK E
- Model: AA4
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rider-frank-e-aa4

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 LAX84LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA063), Nov 14, 1983: Rider AA-4 (N27676), Salome, AZ, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 19831114057989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831114057989A), Nov 14, 1983: Amtr AA4RIDER (N27676), Salome, AZ. Pilot received a fractured skull during a high wind landing. Deflated balloon prior to touchdown to avoid powerline

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