N96LN — 1996 Lindstrand Balloons 69A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N96LN appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5001
- Manufacturer
- Lindstrand Balloons
- Model
- 69A
- Year
- 1996
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Santa Fe Balloons Llc — Hutto, TX
Accident & incident history
The the pilot's inadvertent movement of the burner assembly off center resulting in an in-flight fire of the skirt and envelope of the balloon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted to venting the envelope to avoid an obstacle and lose altitude.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Lindstrand Balloons 69A).
- Feb 15, 2025registered — Santa Fe Balloons Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N96LN been in an accident?
- Yes. N96LN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N96LN?
- N96LN is a 1996 Lindstrand Balloons 69A (balloon), serial number 5001.
- Who is N96LN registered to?
- N96LN is registered to Santa Fe Balloons Llc of Hutto, TX. Registration status: active.
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