Head Balloons INC AX8-88
86 Head Balloons INC AX8-88 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1983–2024. Most are registered in FL, NM and GA.
- Registered today
- 86
- Years built
- 1983–2024
- Seats
- 4
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Head Balloons INC AX8-88 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.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 10
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Head Balloons INC AX8-88 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Head Balloons INC AX8-88 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 24, 2023Damage not reported · serious injuries · Guilford, CTN4522E
- Oct 25, 2014Damage not reported · serious injuries · Montevallo, ALN20671
- Jun 18, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Summerdale, ALN8190V
- Sep 12, 2010Damage not reported · serious injuries · Ft. Wayne, INN2064W
- Jun 12, 2006Damage not reported · serious injuries · Gretna, NEN83030
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Head Balloons INC AX8-88 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- cable1
- suspension cable1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1983 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 3 | |
| 1999 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 34 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Head Balloons INC AX8-88 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Head Balloons INC AX8-88 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Head Balloons INC AX8-88 airframes since 1995. 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
AX8-88 aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N111HB | — | Centennial, CO | Aug 19, 2021 |
| N1776Y | — | Monclova, OH | Jul 9, 2013 |
| N1985N | — | Perkasie, PA | Jun 19, 2021 |
| N1985S | 1985 | Shakopee, MN | Apr 11, 1994 |
| N1985T | 1985 | Louisville, KY | Mar 14, 1990 |
| N20086 | — | Toms Brook, VA | Mar 6, 2024 |
| N20128 | 2011 | Wayland, MI | Jul 5, 2011 |
| N2019F | 2010 | Statesboro, GA | Dec 7, 2025 |
| N20265 | 2017 | Charlotte, NC | Aug 31, 2017 |
| N20306 | 2015 | Port Orange, FL | Jul 23, 2015 |
| N20308 | 2014 | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 5, 2014 |
| N2036B | 2010 | Shelbyville, TN | Oct 29, 2025 |
| N2047T | 2005 | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 2, 2005 |
| N2055H | 2007 | Madison, AL | Feb 25, 2014 |
| N2064W | — | Fort Wayne, IN | Jun 22, 2011 |
| N20671 | 2009 | Helena, AL | May 18, 2009 |
| N2080A | 2005 | Greenville, SC | Apr 19, 2005 |
| N21208 | 2009 | Ponderosa, NM | Mar 12, 2021 |
| N2136F | 2010 | Knoxville, TN | Mar 25, 2010 |
| N2154Z | — | Hudson, FL | Jan 29, 2020 |
| N2252N | — | Statesville, NC | Mar 23, 2019 |
| N2335Y | 2008 | Lake Tomahawk, WI | Sep 11, 2008 |
| N2368R | — | Polk City, FL | Dec 3, 2008 |
| N2371S | 2006 | Lancaster, PA | Oct 16, 2021 |
| N24233 | — | Grand Prairie, TX | Dec 16, 2021 |