Aircraft Description
Model Year
2000
Manufacturer
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Model
—
Type Aircraft
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Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Balloon Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
16
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
ROBERTS STEVE W JR
Address
111 MEMORIAL DR
City
SEBRING
State / Zip Code
Florida33870-1485
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
51517131
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69E59
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2003 | CHI03LA173 | Unknown | Serious | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wires during landing and his decision to jump from the balloon. A factor to the accident was the power transmission lines. |
Additional Details
Registration
N5253Y
Serial Number
S55A-3082
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC