Adams Balloon A55
59 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1979 to 1986; half of them date from 1983 or earlier. New Mexico has the most (19). 10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the A55 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (46), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (6)
- Seats
- None: unmanned
- Cruise speed
- about 30 mph
- Maker on the register
- Adams Balloon
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 4, 1984; newest March 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
New Mexico19Michigan11Georgia7Arizona6Pennsylvania2Indiana2Wisconsin1Texas1South Carolina1New York1Nevada1New Hampshire1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual42 (71%)Co-owned11 (19%)LLC4 (7%)Corporation2 (3%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 25 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid59 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard52 (88%)None on file6 (10%)Experimental1 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Willco Services LLC1What A Wind LLC1Vertical Concepts INC1Ripsnorter LLC1Bucket List Adventures LLC1Abecca Corporation1
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2026-03-16GAA26WA136 · A55S XBOZY · accident near Teotihuacan, OF · serious injuries
2026-01-30CEN26LA108 · A55S N4010K · accident near Durango, CO · serious injuries
2003-06-15DEN03LA105 · A55 N4031Z · accident near Albuquerque, NM · serious injuries
The 3 most recent of 3 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Adams Balloon A55 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
59 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Adams Balloon A55s?
New Mexico, with 19.
Who owns the Adams Balloon A55?
10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 24 A55 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N40209 | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2026-03-26 | Valid |
| N4031S | Adams Balloon A55 |
Vertical Concepts INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-12-09 | Valid |
| N4007G | Adams Balloon A55 |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2022-11-25 | Valid |
| N4026D | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Michigan |
None on file | 2021-08-28 | Valid |
| N1062Q | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-04-26 | Valid |
| N1063S | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2021-03-16 | Valid |
| N1061A | Adams Balloon A55 |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2021-03-15 | Valid |
| N9078A | Adams Balloon A55 |
Willco Services LLC Lavonia, Georgia |
Standard | 2018-08-27 | Valid |
| N9073A | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2016-10-11 | Valid |
| N1059B | Adams Balloon A55 |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
None on file | 2016-09-22 | Valid |
| N40351 | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2016-07-14 | Valid |
| N4021L | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2015-06-02 | Valid |
| N1059S | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2014-10-31 | Valid |
| N10623 | Adams Balloon A55 |
Ripsnorter LLC Washington, Indiana |
Standard | 2014-06-18 | Valid |
| N9817S | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2014-05-07 | Valid |
| N313HD | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2014-04-01 | Valid |
| N9064A | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Georgia |
None on file | 2014-03-13 | Valid |
| N4016V | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2014-01-31 | Valid |
| N1062Y | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2013-11-12 | Valid |
| N4031G | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2013-03-04 | Valid |
| N9802C | Adams Balloon A55 |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2012-01-23 | Valid |
| N1061G | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2011-04-19 | Valid |
| N4031V | Adams Balloon A55 |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Standard | 2008-10-27 | Valid |
| N1059Z | Adams Balloon A55 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2005-01-03 | Valid |