# Sproul Keith A 83K-16

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05638MQ
- Manufacturer (registry): SPROUL KEITH A
- Model: 83K-16
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sproul-keith-a-83k-16

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N83KX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83KX): [Sproul Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPROUL%20KEITH%20A), [North Brunswick, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/North%20Brunswick), built 2019, S/N S-005

## 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 ERA21LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA366), Sep 12, 2021: Sproul Keith A 83K-16 (N83KX), Ryegate, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to secure himself to the balloon seat which resulted in a loss of control of the balloon.

## 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.

- [Incident 20210912015599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210912015599I), Sep 12, 2021: Sproul Keith A 83K-16 (N83KX), Ryegate, VT, Minor damage. The involved balloon was reported to be one of the 2 free balloons that departed post mills airport in thetford, Vermont during the experimental balloon and…

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