N970TC — Thunder Balloons Ltd AX9-140 SII
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 31, 2026
N970TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 31, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1483
- Manufacturer
- Thunder Balloons Ltd
- Model
- AX9-140 SII
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- Ama/expr Unknown Eng
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's decision to operate the balloon at low altitude near obstructions, structures, and powerlines, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of balloon tour operators.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Thunder Balloons Ltd AX9-140 SII).
- Nov 4, 2019deregistered — Sunrise Balloons Miami Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N970TC been in an accident?
- Yes. N970TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N970TC?
- N970TC is a Thunder Balloons Ltd AX9-140 SII (balloon), serial number 1483.
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