# Thunder & Colt COLT GA42

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2301228
- Manufacturer (registry): THUNDER & COLT
- Model: COLT GA42
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/thunder-colt-colt-ga42

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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## 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 LAX95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA121), Feb 26, 1995: Thunder and Colt GA42 (N28SQ), Hayward, CA, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's decision to operate the blimp with a known and unresolved deficiency in the electrical system, which led to a loss of the flight controls and the pilot's improper remedial actions after…

## 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 19950226002529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950226002529A), Feb 26, 1995: Amtrco COLT105 (N28SQ), Hayward, CA, 1 fatal. The blimp had a history of unresolved electrical system charging problems. The ground crew were given rides after the last revenue flgt. As one of th e ground…

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