Aerostar International Inc S53
64 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1994 to 2005; half of them date from 1998 or earlier. South Dakota has the most (10). 28% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S53 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (54), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Aerostar International Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 14, 1996; newest March 6, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 10 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Oliviann Balloons LLC · Dakota Balloons LLC · Endeavor Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 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 Aerostar International Inc S53 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
64 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aerostar International Inc S53s?
South Dakota, with 10.
Who owns the Aerostar International Inc S53?
28% 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 · 1 S53H (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9134D | Aerostar International Inc S53H |
Aero Force Balloons LLC Simpsonville, Kentucky |
None on file | 2013-06-24 | Valid |