N3087D — Head Balloons Inc AX9-118
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N3087D 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 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 287
- Manufacturer
- Head Balloons Inc
- Model
- AX9-118
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Bristol David W — Sautee, GA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the balloon’s rapid deflation system, which resulted in its inhibited functionality during landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Head Balloons Inc AX9-118).
- Jan 7, 2020registered — Bristol David W
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N3087D was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Head Balloons Inc AX9-118 above.
- until Mar 20, 1995Ayres Corporation S-2R (s/n R1820027DC)
Frequently asked
- Has N3087D been in an accident?
- Yes. N3087D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N3087D?
- N3087D is a Head Balloons Inc AX9-118 (balloon), serial number 287.
- Who is N3087D registered to?
- N3087D is registered to Bristol David W of Sautee, GA. Registration status: active.
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