N901UM — 2017 Ultramagic S-90
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N901UM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 90/151
- Manufacturer
- Ultramagic
- Model
- S-90
- Year
- 2017
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hoidahl James R — La Luz, NM
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper decision to launch the balloon in known high wind conditions, and his failure to fully vent the balloon upon landing, which resulted in the balloon landing hard several times, tipping over, being pushed along uneven ground, and a serious passenger injury.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2017 Ultramagic S-90).
- May 17, 2017registered — Hoidahl James R
Frequently asked
- Has N901UM been in an accident?
- Yes. N901UM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N901UM?
- N901UM is a 2017 Ultramagic S-90 (balloon), serial number 90/151.
- Who is N901UM registered to?
- N901UM is registered to Hoidahl James R of La Luz, NM. Registration status: active.
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