N5236R — 2005 Aerostar International Inc S53A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N5236R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- S53A-3091
- Manufacturer
- Aerostar International Inc
- Model
- S53A
- Year
- 2005
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Lesmeister Michael A — Rochester, MN
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while landing in a field.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Aerostar International Inc S53A).
- Jul 31, 2023registered — Lesmeister Michael A
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N5236R was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2005 Aerostar International Inc S53A above.
- until Oct 21, 1998Cessna 172M (s/n 17263450)
Frequently asked
- Has N5236R been in an accident?
- Yes. N5236R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N5236R?
- N5236R is a 2005 Aerostar International Inc S53A (balloon), serial number S53A-3091.
- Who is N5236R registered to?
- N5236R is registered to Lesmeister Michael A of Rochester, MN. Registration status: active.
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