N500UM — 2019 Ultramagic S A N-500
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N500UM appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 500/18
- Manufacturer
- Ultramagic S A
- Model
- N-500
- Year
- 2019
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Randy Long Companies Llc — Scottsdale, AZ
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2019 Ultramagic S A N-500).
- May 15, 2019registered — Randy Long Companies Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N500UM been in an accident?
- Yes. N500UM appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N500UM?
- N500UM is a 2019 Ultramagic S A N-500 (balloon), serial number 500/18.
- Who is N500UM registered to?
- N500UM is registered to Randy Long Companies Llc of Scottsdale, AZ. Registration status: active.
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