# Ultramagic S A N-250 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9130008 - Manufacturer (registry): ULTRAMAGIC S A - Model: N-250 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS B02CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B02CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Ultramagic S.A. - Registered aircraft: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-s-a-n-250 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 ## 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 (13) - [N18HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18HG): [Pacific Rim Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACIFIC%20RIM%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Los Olivos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Olivos), built 2012, S/N 250/76 - [N2002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2002): [David Lee Bradley Productions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVID%20LEE%20BRADLEY%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), built 2021, S/N 250/109 - [N250BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250BE): [Northern Light Balloon Expeditions/Sedona Balloon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20LIGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS%2FSEDONA%20BALLOON), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), built 2012, S/N 250/79 - [N250BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250BR): [Campbell Brittany Rose](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20BRITTANY%20ROSE), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), built 2021, S/N 250/103 - [N275FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275FW): [Fair Winds Incoporated](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIR%20WINDS%20INCOPORATED), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 2022, S/N 250/111 - [N275UM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275UM): [Tobin Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOBIN%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2023, S/N 250/122 - [N275WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275WB): [Perfect Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERFECT%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2017, S/N 250/91 - [N30027](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30027): [David Lee Bradley Productions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVID%20LEE%20BRADLEY%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), S/N 250/15 - [N405KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N405KD): [Flying Circus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20CIRCUS%20INC), [Custer, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Custer), built 2022, S/N 250/110 - [N62EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62EX): [Mars Leasing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARS%20LEASING%20CO), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2015, S/N 250/85 - [N63EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63EX): [Mars Leasing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARS%20LEASING%20CO), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2015, S/N 250/86 - [N753ZF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N753ZF): [Adventure Balloon Sports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVENTURE%20BALLOON%20SPORTS%20LLC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), S/N 250/75 - [N939FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N939FW): [Aeronautical Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONAUTICAL%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Taos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Taos), built 2015, S/N 250/84 ## NTSB investigations (8) 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 GAA20CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA037), Oct 19, 2019: Ultramagic N 250 (N275WB), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in an explosion and preimpact fire. - [NTSB GAA19CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA030), Oct 8, 2018: Ultramagic N 250 (N275WB), Rio Rancho, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury. - [NTSB GAA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA225), Jul 31, 2015: Ultramagic N250 - NO Series (N57EX), Peoria, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure that the passengers remained secure in the basket during deflation after landing, which resulted in a passenger falling out of the basket and sustaining a serious injury… - [NTSB WPR15CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA044), Nov 17, 2014: Ultramagic N-250 (N59EX), Wittman, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon when the wind unexpectedly increased which resulted in a collision with trees during the landing. - [NTSB WPR14CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA396), Sep 13, 2014: Ultramagic N250 - NO Series (N59EX), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in downdraft and gusting wind conditions which resulted in striking trees and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB CEN13LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA356), Jun 8, 2013: Ultramagic N-250 (N753ZF), Golden, CO, minor damage. Probable cause: The balloon's encounter with unforecast strong gusting wind, which resulted in a high-wind landing. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service's misjudgment of the timing and… - [NTSB LAX08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA112), Apr 13, 2008: Ultramagic N-250 (N35EX), Buckeye, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger's failure to hear and follow the pilot's instructions to get down in the bottom of the balloon basket before the high wind landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition. - [NTSB LAX05LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA162), May 9, 2005: Ultramagic N-250 (N3002J), Del Mar, CA, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to arrest the high rate of descent and an inadequate bounced landing recovery technique. a factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain. ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) 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 20191019020619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191019020619A), Oct 19, 2019: Ultramagic S A N-250 (N275WB), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. On October 19, 2019, an Ultramagic N250 lighter-than-air (lta) balloon, N275WB, registered to balloons over the rainbow inc., and operated by world balloon of… - [Accident 20181008019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181008019969A), Oct 8, 2018: Ultramagic S A N-250 (N275WB), Rio Rancho, NM, No damage. On October 08, 2018, an Ultramagic N250 lighter-than-air (lta) balloon, N275WB, registered to buoyant investments, inc., and operated by world balloon of… - [Accident 20141117022589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141117022589A), Nov 17, 2014: Ultramagic S A N-250 (N59EX), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Airman stated before leaving his house he started checking the weather for the morning flight, he checked with noaa, NWS, lntellicast, weather underground,… - [Accident 20140913019369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140913019369A), Sep 13, 2014: Ultramagic S A N-250 (N59EX), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. On 9/13/2014 [privacy data omitted] was piloting N59EX (balloon) carrying 10 passengers. During the descent [privacy data omitted] stated he encountered a… - [Accident 20130608019319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130608019319A), Jun 8, 2013: Ultramagic S A N-250 (N753ZF), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Balloon N753ZF and commerical pilot colin stallard departed an open area near 6375 nautilus drive, boulder, Colorado on a sight seeing flight at approximately… - [Accident 20080413835969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080413835969A), Apr 13, 2008: Amtr N250 (N35EX), Buckeye, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) During a high wind landing one of the passenger sustained serious injuries. The winds were forecasted to be gusting up to 18 KTS during the flight. - [Incident 20051230031039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051230031039I), Dec 30, 2005: Amtr N250 (N37EX), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land in a field. According to the pilot, during the landing the wind speed increased causing the balloon to come in contact with… - [Accident 20050508010919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050508010919A), May 8, 2005: Amtr N250 (N3002J), San Diego, CA. (-23) N3002J, an ultramagic hot air balloon, made a normal landing with 9 passengers on board. The PIC, [privacy data omitted] had briefed passengers prior to… - [Incident 20021227036029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021227036029I), Dec 27, 2002: Amtr N250 (N3002J), San Diego, CA. (-23) During an interview at the San Diego FSDO, the airman stated that he noticed a fuel leak at the connection of one of his propane tanks. When he… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [754691JP-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08FB63F90A990A6A8625776D0061D9EA.0001): Temperature Sensor, Duct. Jet Parts Engineering Inc · PMA PQ1739CE · Replaces 754691-1 (Hamilton Sundstrand) · Mar 3, 2010 - [P-1161](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E06F8BC852BC2ED2862575D300637ACF.0001): Temperature Sensor. Western Filter A Division of Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ1847NM · Replaces 754691-1 · May 28, 2009 - [P-1161](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7A0DE4F5A730959862574080062019E.0001): Temperature Sensor. Western Filter Corporation · PMA PQ1847NM · Replaces 754691-1 · Feb 6, 2008 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.