Balloon

N2037U

1997 Avian Balloon Magnum IX

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1997
Serial
202
Class
Balloon
Engines
None NONE
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions (Corporation)
Based
Sedona, AZ
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Registration record

N2037U on the FAA register

Type
1997 Avian Balloon Magnum IX
Serial
202
Engines
None NONE
Registered owner
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions
Sedona, AZ
Certificate issued
1998-02-02
Airworthiness date
1997-11-12
Registration expires
2029-07-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · balloon
Mode S (hex)
A1A088
Mode S (octal)
50320210
Seats (type)
8
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-07-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2012-04-10
    Accident at Sedona, AZ; damage: substantial.
  • 2002-03-16
    Accident at Sedona, AZ; damage: substantial.
  • 1998-02-02
    Certificate of registration issued as N2037U to the current registrant.
  • 1997-11-12
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (balloon)).
  • 1993-08-02
    N2037U previously assigned to a Maule M-4-180C (s/n 3001C); cancelled.
Overview

About N2037U

N2037U is a 1997 Avian Balloon Magnum IX, serial number 202. The FAA register lists Northern Light Balloon Expeditions as the registrant in Sedona, Arizona. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 2, 1998 and expires on July 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a balloon and 8 seats. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (balloon), dated November 12, 1997.

N2037U has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below. 3 earlier records involve a different aircraft that carried the same N-number.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2012-04-10 Accident · Sedona, AZ Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR12CA163A
Reported aircraft: Avian Balloon Magnum IX
Probable cause: 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.
2002-03-16 Accident · Sedona, AZ Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · LAX02LA111
Reported aircraft: Avian Magnum IX
Probable cause: 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.
1986-03-16 Accident · Orchards, WA Damage: Destroyed Minor injury NTSB · SEA86LA078
Reported aircraft: Maule M-4-180C — a different aircraft that carried the N2037U registration before this airframe.
1977-06-27 Accident · Weed,Ca, 05 Damage: Destroyed NTSB · 3 1546
Reported aircraft: Maule M-4 — a different aircraft that carried the N2037U registration before this airframe.
Probable cause: TO REACH MEADOW.
1975-03-09 Accident · Mesquite,Nv, 28 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0272
Reported aircraft: Maule M-4 — a different aircraft that carried the N2037U registration before this airframe.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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