N7059U — 1994 Aerostar International Inc RX 8
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 28, 2026
N7059U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 28, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- RX8-3205
- Manufacturer
- Aerostar International Inc
- Model
- RX 8
- Year
- 1994
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ness Todd S — Thornton, CO
Accident & incident history
The balloon's encounter with unforecast strong gusting wind, which resulted in a high-wind landing. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service's misjudgment of the timing and underestimation of the magnitude of the frontal boundary moving across the region.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1994 Aerostar International Inc RX 8).
- May 9, 2023registered — Ness Todd S
- May 9, 2023registered — Ness Todd S
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N7059U been in an accident?
- Yes. N7059U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N7059U?
- N7059U is a 1994 Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (balloon), serial number RX8-3205.
- Who is N7059U registered to?
- N7059U is registered to Ness Todd S of Thornton, CO. Registration status: active.
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