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N2027S2013 Head Balloons Inc AX9-118

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N2027S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
430
Manufacturer
Head Balloons Inc
Model
AX9-118
Year
2013
Category
Balloon
Engine
None None
Registration
Active
Registered to
Smith Brann K — Chico, CA

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Accident & incident history

  1. WPR19LA228Aug 9, 2019Galt, CASerious

    A loss of control following an adverse wind encounter.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2013 Head Balloons Inc AX9-118).

  1. Oct 22, 2013registeredSmith Brann K

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N2027S was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2013 Head Balloons Inc AX9-118 above.

Frequently asked

Has N2027S been in an accident?
Yes. N2027S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N2027S?
N2027S is a 2013 Head Balloons Inc AX9-118 (balloon), serial number 430.
Who is N2027S registered to?
N2027S is registered to Smith Brann K of Chico, CA. Registration status: active.

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