Aircraft Description
N20513 is a 1998 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 May 19, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 1998. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 8 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A72D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20513 was last updated on October 20, 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 N20513. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2012 | WPR12CA163 | Unknown | 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. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC