Cameron Balloons O-65
16 Cameron Balloons O-65 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1977–1997. Most are registered in AZ, MI and NM.
- Registered today
- 16
- Years built
- 1977–1997
- Seats
- 3
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Cameron Balloons O-65 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 Cameron Balloons O-65
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cameron Balloons O-65 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cameron Balloons O-65 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 23, 1996Minor damage · serious injuries · Clinton, LA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cameron Balloons O-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1977 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Cameron Balloons O-65 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Cameron Balloons O-65 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
- 60 mph
O-65 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N116CB | 1977 | Beavercreek, OH | Mar 21, 2016 |
| N1997W | 1987 | Mesa, AZ | Feb 3, 2020 |
| N19990 | 1991 | Carmel, IN | Sep 23, 2008 |
| N210GR | 1979 | Albuquerque, NM | Apr 9, 1998 |
| N227CB | 1980 | Temecula, CA | Sep 23, 2003 |
| N2978J | — | Tempe, AZ | Jul 7, 2025 |
| N2989W | — | Los Lunas, NM | Aug 1, 2023 |
| N383CB | — | Ann Arbor, MI | — |
| N397CB | — | Ann Arbor, MI | — |
| N398CB | — | Ann Arbor, MI | — |
| N41155 | 1997 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Dec 9, 2013 |
| N6006G | — | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 14, 1988 |
| N73CB | — | Mineral Point, WI | Nov 21, 2013 |
| N7505J | 1991 | Newark, DE | Nov 5, 2019 |
| N7516H | 1992 | Bridgeton, NJ | Apr 10, 2020 |
| N9517A | 1990 | Peoria, AZ | Jun 26, 2017 |