Adams Balloon A50S
10 Adams Balloon A50S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1978–1983. Most are registered in GA, AZ and IL.
- Registered today
- 10
- Years built
- 1978–1983
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Adams Balloon A50S airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Adams Balloon A50S
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Adams Balloon A50S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Adams Balloon A50S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Adams Balloon A50S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1978 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Adams Balloon A50S airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Adams Balloon A50S airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 30 mph
A50S aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10589 | — | Fitchburg, WI | May 12, 2023 |
| N1061H | — | Sautee Nacoochee, GA | Mar 15, 2013 |
| N1061S | — | Nashua, NH | Jun 19, 2020 |
| N10631 | 1982 | Acworth, GA | Mar 26, 2014 |
| N1063T | 1983 | Woodstock, IL | Nov 4, 1992 |
| N14PD | — | Albuquerque, NM | Jan 20, 2023 |
| N50WK | — | Guthrie, OK | Mar 7, 2023 |
| N9001A | — | Glen Allan, MS | Apr 14, 2025 |
| N9041A | 1978 | Sedona, AZ | Jan 11, 2006 |
| N9054A | — | Sautee, GA | Mar 8, 2013 |