# Ultramagic S A N-500

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9130018
- Manufacturer (registry): ULTRAMAGIC S A
- Model: N-500
- 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: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ultramagic-s-a-n-500

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 (2)

- [N500UM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500UM): [Randy Long Companies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDY%20LONG%20COMPANIES%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 2019, S/N 500/18
- [N502UM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502UM): [Randy Long Companies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDY%20LONG%20COMPANIES%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 2025, S/N 500/117

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR21LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA191), May 2, 2021: Ultramagic S A N-500 (N500UM), Phoenix, AZ, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR20LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA333), Sep 18, 2020: Ultramagic N500 (N500UM), Peoria, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20210502005379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210502005379A), May 2, 2021: Ultramagic S A N-500 (N500UM), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. After changing the departure location due to winds, balloon departed on an approximate 45 minute flight. PIC was reported to police from passengers onboard…
- [Accident 20200918020289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200918020289A), Sep 18, 2020: Ultramagic S A N-500 (N500UM), Peoria, AZ, No damage. [privacy data omitted] Launched a hot air balloon tour from an off airport location near north valley parkway/dove valley road to another off airport location…

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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.

- [U4301S-400](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/026A31C47ABACC1685257049005A90E1.0001): Clamp, V-Band, Light Duty, 450(F .250 T-Bolt, 40( Retainer99. National Utilities Company/NUCO · Replaces Boeing BACC10AU400 · Apr 14, 1999

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