# Semco Balloon T

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8071701
- Manufacturer (registry): SEMCO BALLOON
- Model: T
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 69 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A1NW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A1NW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Eagle Balloons Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/semco-balloon-t

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 80-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-14-09): Gondola Fittings · Eagle Balloons Challenger, T and TC-4A. Effective Jul 7, 1980
- [AD 73-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-24-02): Vertical Fuel Hose Coupler · Eagle Balloons 30-AL, T and TC-4A. Effective Oct 20, 1976
- [AD 75-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-03): Deflation System · Eagle Balloons Challenger, T and TC-4A. Effective May 19, 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 (2)

- [N24409](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24409): [Keller Clifford G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLER%20CLIFFORD%20G), [Santa Cruz, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Cruz), built 1973, S/N SEM91
- [N8694](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8694): [King John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20JOHN%20D), [Midland, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Midland), built 1972, S/N SEM60

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 DEN78DQA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DQA05-80097), Nov 6, 1977: Semco T (N24420), Mosquero, NM, no damage
- [NTSB IAD77DIA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DIA05), Nov 7, 1976: Semco TC-4 (N8695), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG11), Aug 3, 1974: Semco T (N24412), Napa, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG11), Aug 3, 1974: Semco T (N65244), Napa, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG20), Dec 8, 1973: Semco T (N9975), Chico, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK74FVG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG16), Sep 29, 1973: Semco T (N9975), Sacremento, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

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 19801009077952I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801009077952I), Oct 9, 1980: Semco T (N36003), Albuquerque, NM. During a mass balloon ascent a lower balloon climbed into this one. The lower balloon only was damaged.
- [Incident 19790901033569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790901033569I), Sep 1, 1979: N9972, Sandy, UT. Balloon became entangled in powerlines.
- [Accident 19771106036739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771106036739A), Nov 6, 1977: Semco T (N24420), Mosquero, NM, Substantial damage. Canvas dodger impropery installed around perimeter of basket. Plt's foot slipped out,broke ankle.
- [Accident 19761107034339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761107034339A), Nov 7, 1976: Semco T (N8695), Warrenton, VA, Substantial damage. Plt lowered balloon basket 8-10FT AGL due to high winds. Plt & pax thrown fm basket.
- [Accident 19740803028192A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740803028192A), Aug 3, 1974: Semco T (N24412), Napa, CA, Substantial damage. Hot air balloon.
- [Accident 19740803028191A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740803028191A), Aug 3, 1974: Semco TC4 (N65244), Napa, CA. Mass balloon ascension at fairgrounds.
- [Accident 19731208039849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731208039849A), Dec 8, 1973: Semco MODELT (N9975), Chico, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Ballon over max gwt,un clear pwr lines.
- [Accident 19730929032739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730929032739A), Sep 29, 1973: Semco T (N9975), Sacremento, CA, Substantial damage. Psgr opened fuel quick-disconnect igniting fire. Attempting to chg fuel tanks. Inadqt psgr brief.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Williams Thomas V T](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-thomas-v-t): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901BF
- [Bannick T](https://openairdocs.org/model/bannick-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602DM
- [Bannick Copters T](https://openairdocs.org/model/bannick-copters-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602DN
- [Bannick Copter T](https://openairdocs.org/model/bannick-copter-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602DP
- [Bannick-Copter T](https://openairdocs.org/model/bannick-copter-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602DT
- [Bannick-Copter T](https://openairdocs.org/model/bannick-copter-t): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056196F

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