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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 apply

0 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 1995

2 reports on Head Balloons INC AX8-88 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. cable1
  2. suspension cable1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19831
19852
19923
19931
19952
19983
19992
20001
20023
20032
20042
20052
20061
20071
20081
20092
20103
20111
20122
20131
20141
20152
20161
20173
20193
20224
20231
20241
Unknown34

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL8
NM7
GA6
AL5
KY5
TN5
AZ4
CO4
MS4
NY4

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.
See the registered Head Balloons INC AX8-88 aircraft

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-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N111HB—Centennial, COAug 19, 2021
N1776Y—Monclova, OHJul 9, 2013
N1985N—Perkasie, PAJun 19, 2021
N1985S1985Shakopee, MNApr 11, 1994
N1985T1985Louisville, KYMar 14, 1990
N20086—Toms Brook, VAMar 6, 2024
N201282011Wayland, MIJul 5, 2011
N2019F2010Statesboro, GADec 7, 2025
N202652017Charlotte, NCAug 31, 2017
N203062015Port Orange, FLJul 23, 2015
N203082014Albuquerque, NMNov 5, 2014
N2036B2010Shelbyville, TNOct 29, 2025
N2047T2005Albuquerque, NMNov 2, 2005
N2055H2007Madison, ALFeb 25, 2014
N2064W—Fort Wayne, INJun 22, 2011
N206712009Helena, ALMay 18, 2009
N2080A2005Greenville, SCApr 19, 2005
N212082009Ponderosa, NMMar 12, 2021
N2136F2010Knoxville, TNMar 25, 2010
N2154Z—Hudson, FLJan 29, 2020
N2252N—Statesville, NCMar 23, 2019
N2335Y2008Lake Tomahawk, WISep 11, 2008
N2368R—Polk City, FLDec 3, 2008
N2371S2006Lancaster, PAOct 16, 2021
N24233—Grand Prairie, TXDec 16, 2021

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