N57194 — 1980 Raven Industries Inc S-66A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N57194 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- S66A-115
- Manufacturer
- Raven Industries Inc
- Model
- S-66A
- Year
- 1980
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Nilz Patrick — Tucson, AZ
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Raven Industries Inc S-66A).
- Apr 10, 2012registered — Nilz Patrick
Frequently asked
- Has N57194 been in an accident?
- Yes. N57194 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N57194?
- N57194 is a 1980 Raven Industries Inc S-66A (balloon), serial number S66A-115.
- Who is N57194 registered to?
- N57194 is registered to Nilz Patrick of Tucson, AZ. Registration status: active.
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