N5294Q — 2001 Aerostar International Inc RX 8
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N5294Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- RX8-3347
- Manufacturer
- Aerostar International Inc
- Model
- RX 8
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Skyline Hot Air Balloons Llc — Fishers, IN
Accident & incident history
The pilot's delay in deflating the balloon envelope completely after landing, which resulted in a loss of control due to a wind gust.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Aerostar International Inc RX 8).
- Apr 7, 2016registered — Skyline Hot Air Balloons Llc
- Apr 7, 2016registered — Skyline Hot Air Balloons Llc
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N5294Q was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2001 Aerostar International Inc RX 8 above.
- until Feb 2, 1995Cessna 150L (s/n 15073194)
Frequently asked
- Has N5294Q been in an accident?
- Yes. N5294Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N5294Q?
- N5294Q is a 2001 Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (balloon), serial number RX8-3347.
- Who is N5294Q registered to?
- N5294Q is registered to Skyline Hot Air Balloons Llc of Fishers, IN. Registration status: active.
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