Aircraft Description
N2037U is a 1997 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX, a none aircraft registered to Northern Light Balloon Expeditions in Sedona, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 1998. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N2037U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A088 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2037U was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Avian Balloon is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 47 Avian Balloon aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the MAGNUM IX model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2037U. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2012 | WPR12CA163 | Substantial | None | The pilot of another balloon did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of this balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision. |
| Mar 16, 2002 | LAX02LA111 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot's decision to continue the landing approach after encountering a high wind condition. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use the trees to try and slow the balloon's ground speed. |
The pilot of another balloon did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of this balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.
The pilot's decision to continue the landing approach after encountering a high wind condition. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use the trees to try and slow the balloon's ground speed.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC