N9158Z — 2008 Aerostar International Inc RX 8
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N9158Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- RX8-3380
- Manufacturer
- Aerostar International Inc
- Model
- RX 8
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wilson Petra — Hot Springs, SD
Accident & incident history
The passenger lost her grip during landing in a balloon which resulted in her hitting the ground with her shoulder and suffering a serious injury.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Aerostar International Inc RX 8).
- Aug 1, 2017registered — Wilson Petra
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N9158Z was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2008 Aerostar International Inc RX 8 above.
- until Feb 15, 1989Piper PA-28-181 (s/n 2890101)
- until Jun 20, 1960Douglas TB-26B (s/n 41-39547)
Frequently asked
- Has N9158Z been in an accident?
- Yes. N9158Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N9158Z?
- N9158Z is a 2008 Aerostar International Inc RX 8 (balloon), serial number RX8-3380.
- Who is N9158Z registered to?
- N9158Z is registered to Wilson Petra of Hot Springs, SD. Registration status: active.
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