Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105
Balloon · NONE NONE
Registered
61
Year Range
1987–2025
NTSB Events
29
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- NM 13.1% 8
- FL 11.5% 7
- NC 9.8% 6
- CO 6.6% 4
- AZ 6.6% 4
- GA 6.6% 4
- OH 4.9% 3
- AL 3.3% 2
- IA 3.3% 2
- NY 3.3% 2
+17 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 1.6% 1
- 1990s 4.9% 3
- 2000s 23.0% 14
- 2010s 19.7% 12
- 2020s 27.9% 17
- Unknown 23.0% 14
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105 aircraft
29 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 4 more available on NTSB CAROL.
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Jun 28, 2008
N3337TBaldwin City, Kansas
NTSB Docket → -
May 24, 2004
N2030JLamar, Colorado
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 20, 2002
N610CAMemphis, Tennessee
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 6, 2001
N2162JHarrisonburg, Louisiana Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 17, 2001
N2405EWinder, Georgia Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 22, 2001
N40066King George, Virginia Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 30, 2000
N2421HTUCUMCARI, New Mexico Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 23, 1996
N5001CCHESTERFIELD, Missouri
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 13, 1996
N2011WWILLIAMSTOWN, New Jersey Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 20, 1995
N2030JTAHOKA, Texas Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 20, 1993
N45124JACKSONVILLE, Florida Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 25, 1992
N2135RKNOXVILLE, Tennessee Serious
NTSB Docket → -
May 20, 1991
N4014ROVERLAND PARK, Kansas Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 8, 1986
N2135RBENTON, Tennessee Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 26, 1983
N90037COLLEGE PLACE, Washington Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 28, 1979
N50089PAONIA, Colorado Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 11, 1979
N90022MERRIMACK, New Hampshire Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 2, 1978
N2049YWEST HELENA, Arkansas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 6, 1977
N5001YTONOPAH, Nevada Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 1, 1976
N2036XDUBOIS, Wyoming
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 14, 1975
N5004RBELVIDERE, Illinois Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 19, 1973
N2028CSMITHVILLE, Oklahoma Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 23, 1972
N2028CINDEPENDENCE, Missouri
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Nov 20, 1971
N9002LPRESCOTT, Arizona Fatal
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Apr 7, 1968
N2049YHAMMOND, Montana
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03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A29SO Historical Rev 5 · 10/15/1989
Head Balloons Inc.
Models: AX9-118, AX7-77, AX8-88, AX8-88b + 2 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105
20 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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04/25/2022
STC SB10564SC
Installation of Night Position Lights
Highland Balloon Repair, CRS NHMD682X
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10/05/2017
STC SB09657RC
Installation of Aircraft Position Lights
Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.
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09/06/2017
STC SB04407AT
Installation of the DBI-III Omega
Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC
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04/27/2017
STC SB09657RC
Installation of Aircraft Position Lights
Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc.
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07/29/2015
STC SB04011CH
Replace the Head Balloons Burner system with the Balony Kubicek Burner Model IGNIS 2 Units, S/N 1125 and 1126.
Steve Sinnen
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07/29/2015
STC SB04010CH
Replace the Head Balloons Burner system with the Balony Kubicek Burner Model IGNIS 2 Units, S/N 1125 and 1126
Steve Sinnen
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06/18/2010
STC SB00463AT
Installation of Cameran basket and burner systems
Head Balloons Inc
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08/21/2008
STC SL2263SO
Installation of Aerostar (Raven) Models CW, W, and RW basket and burner systems.
Head Balloons Inc
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08/22/2006
STC SB10564SC (2 OF 2)
Installation of Night Posision Lights.
Superiaire Technologies
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04/24/2001
STC SB02317AT
Installation of Sky Balloons (TC B01CE) baskets (sizes: 1.29m X 1.07M, 1.55M X 1.19M, and 1.80M X 1.29M) and burners (BR1 double burner and BR2 Mistral Double Burner) under Head Ba…
Head Balloons Inc
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04/22/1999
STC SL2407SO
Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Adams Balloon Loft Model A50/A50S basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components.
Head Balloons Inc
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04/22/1999
STC SL2407SO
Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Adams Balloon Loft Model A50/A50S basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components.
Head Balloons Inc
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03/29/1999
STC SB01867AT
Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Lindstrand Balloon basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components.
Head Balloons Inc.
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03/29/1999
STC SB01867AT
Attachment of Head Balloons hot air balloon envelopes with Lindstrand Balloon basket, burner, instruments, and fuel system components.
Head Balloons Inc
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10/01/1996
STC SB01048AT
Installation of Thunder and Colt40X40, 40X48, 40X54, and 40X60 basket assemblies.
Head Balloons Inc.
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10/01/1996
STC SB01048AT
Installation of Thunder and Colt40X40, 40X48, 40X54, and 40X60 basket assemblies.
Head Balloons Inc
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04/26/1994
STC SB00463AT
Installation of Cameran basket and burner systems
Head Balloons Inc
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05/07/1993
STC SL2263SO
Installation of Aerostar (Raven) Models CW, W, and RW basket and burner systems.
Head Balloons Inc
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03/16/1990
STC SL1748SO
Installation of Balloon Works sizes3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.0 baskets.
Head Balloons Inc
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03/16/1990
STC SL1748SO
Installation of Balloon Works sizes3.9, 4.0, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.0 baskets.
Head Balloons, Inc
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 61 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N105VT | MI | 2006 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N120KS | NC | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2007S | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2011W | OH | 2011 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2023N | FL | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2028C | CO | 2006 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2030D | NC | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2030J | MO | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2032Q | FL | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2036X | NC | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2039A | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2049Y | AZ | 2011 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N205AX | GA | 1987 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2135R | NM | 2009 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2146B | ID | 2008 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2162J | AL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2269S | IA | 2007 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2405E | CO | 2007 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2421A | FL | 2007 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2421H | AL | 2008 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N24225 | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2423N | OR | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3102V | GA | 2004 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3102Y | NJ | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3110X | IN | 2003 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N31113 | VA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3118L | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3121X | NC | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3122D | IN | 2002 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N324CG | NM | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3337T | ND | 2020 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N384KG | GA | 2021 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4005G | FL | 2024 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N40066 | AZ | 2017 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4012L | TX | 2018 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4014R | IA | 2012 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4505T | TX | 1990 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N45124 | FL | 1991 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4918P | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5001C | NC | 2020 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5001Y | WI | 2019 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5004R | AZ | 2021 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5006H | NM | 2022 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N50089 | GA | 2021 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5008M | FL | 2021 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5012V | NY | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N511DJ | SC | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N610CA | OH | 2025 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N719RJ | KY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N724DC | CO | 2017 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N765DR | AZ | 2020 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N800NS | NC | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N800SR | NM | 2008 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N816LY | OH | 2022 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8307X | NM | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8308D | NM | 1997 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90022 | FL | 2025 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9002L | MA | 2023 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9002Y | SD | 2022 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90032 | TN | 2024 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N90037 | CO | 2025 | ● | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →