N20513 — 1998 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N20513 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 204
- Manufacturer
- Avian Balloon
- Model
- MAGNUM IX
- Year
- 1998
- Category
- Balloon
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Northern Light Balloon Expeditions — Sedona, AZ
Accident & incident history
The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of another balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX).
- May 20, 1998registered — Northern Light Balloon Expeditions
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N20513 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1998 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX above.
- until Mar 26, 1993Cessna 172M (s/n 17261351)
Frequently asked
- Has N20513 been in an accident?
- Yes. N20513 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N20513?
- N20513 is a 1998 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX (balloon), serial number 204.
- Who is N20513 registered to?
- N20513 is registered to Northern Light Balloon Expeditions of Sedona, AZ. Registration status: active.
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