N515CW — Kubicek Factory S R O BB18XR

Aircraft record

Serial number

2612

Manufacturer

Kubicek Factory S R O

Model

BB18XR

Category

Balloon

Registration

Active

Registered to

Wind Surfer Ballooning Llc — Carlisle, IA

View the FAA registry record for N515CW →

Accident & incident history

1. GAA19CA041Jun 1, 2019Paola, KSNo injuries

   The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion during the aborted landing and subsequent impact with vegetation and a nose-over.

2. WPR10CA425Sep 6, 2010Coeur D'alene, IDNo injuries

   The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Kubicek Factory S R O BB18XR).

1. May 7, 2026registered — Wind Surfer Ballooning Llc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N515CW was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Kubicek Factory S R O BB18XR above.

• until Aug 31, 20202004 Kleen C W/kleen I RV-6 (s/n 22716)

Frequently asked

Has N515CW been in an accident?

Yes. N515CW appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N515CW?

N515CW is a Kubicek Factory S R O BB18XR (balloon), serial number 2612.

Who is N515CW registered to?

N515CW is registered to Wind Surfer Ballooning Llc of Carlisle, IA. Registration status: active.