N12171 — 2006 Cameron Balloons A-315
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N12171 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 6453
- Manufacturer
- Cameron Balloons
- Model
- A-315
- Year
- 2006
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wyoming Balloon Co — Jackson, WY
Accident & incident history
The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2006 Cameron Balloons A-315).
- Aug 25, 2016registered — Wyoming Balloon Co
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N12171 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2006 Cameron Balloons A-315 above.
- until Mar 6, 19731953 Convair 340 (s/n 144)
Frequently asked
- Has N12171 been in an accident?
- Yes. N12171 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N12171?
- N12171 is a 2006 Cameron Balloons A-315 (balloon), serial number 6453.
- Who is N12171 registered to?
- N12171 is registered to Wyoming Balloon Co of Jackson, WY. Registration status: active.
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