N30048 — Ultramagic S-160
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N30048 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 160/27
- Manufacturer
- Ultramagic
- Model
- S-160
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Radowski Johnathan P — Phoenix, AZ
Accident & incident history
A reduction of burner/heat production due to low fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight with a low fuel status.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Ultramagic S-160).
- Oct 9, 2025registered — Radowski Johnathan P
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N30048 was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Ultramagic S-160 above.
- until Sep 9, 19771974 Cessna 172M (s/n 17264121)
- until Apr 10, 19621945 Douglas C-54B (s/n 18384)
Frequently asked
- Has N30048 been in an accident?
- Yes. N30048 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N30048?
- N30048 is an Ultramagic S-160 (balloon), serial number 160/27.
- Who is N30048 registered to?
- N30048 is registered to Radowski Johnathan P of Phoenix, AZ. Registration status: active.
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