N976TC — Colt Balloons Ltd 160A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N976TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1482US
- Manufacturer
- Colt Balloons Ltd
- Model
- 160A
- Category
- Balloon
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Young Derald E — Dixfield, ME
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning and improper landing site selection and approach path, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines during landing. 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 Colt Balloons Ltd 160A).
- Jul 17, 2014registered — Young Derald E
Frequently asked
- Has N976TC been in an accident?
- Yes. N976TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N976TC?
- N976TC is a Colt Balloons Ltd 160A (balloon), serial number 1482US.
- Who is N976TC registered to?
- N976TC is registered to Young Derald E of Dixfield, ME. Registration status: active.
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