Aircraft Description
N976TC is a Colt Balloons LTD 160A, a none aircraft registered to Young Derald E in Dixfield, ME. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 9 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD9B9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N976TC was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Colt Balloons LTD is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 8 Colt Balloons LTD aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 160A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N976TC. 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 20, 2014 | ERA14LA347 | MINR | Serious | The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning and improper landing site selection and approach path, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines during landing. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of balloon tour operators. |
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