Aircraft Description
N96LN is a 1996 Lindstrand Balloons 69A, a none aircraft registered to Santa Fe Balloons LLC in Hutto, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a None NONE engine, N96LN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5AD4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96LN was last updated on February 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Lindstrand Balloons is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 259 Lindstrand Balloons aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 69A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N96LN. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2010 | CEN10CA456 | Substantial | None | The the pilot's inadvertent movement of the burner assembly off center resulting in an in-flight fire of the skirt and envelope of the balloon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted to venting the envelope to avoid an obstacle and lose altitude. |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC