Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX
14 on the U.S. register. Built from 1984 to 2006; half of them date from 1998 or earlier. Arizona has the most (9). 79% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the MAGNUM IX from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (12)
- Seats
- 8
- Maker on the register
- Avian Balloon
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 4, 1984; newest September 27, 2023
Where they are owner's state
Arizona9Washington2Oregon1Ohio1Idaho1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation11 (79%)Individual3 (21%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNUM IX | 14 | 1984 to 2006 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 5 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid14 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard14 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions5Northern Light Balloon Exped3Avian Balloon CO2Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona Balloon1
Fleet pages: Northern Light Balloon Expeditions
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2012-04-10WPR12CA163 · MAGNUM IX N2037U · accident near Sedona, AZ · no injuries
2012-04-10WPR12CA163 · MAGNUM IX N20513 · accident near Sedona, AZ · no injuries
1996-09-22CHI96LA349 · MAGNUM IX N2006W · accident near Stilwell, KS · serious injuries
1993-04-11LAX93LA283 · MAGNUM IX N16131 · accident near Phoenix, AZ · no injuries
1992-07-06SEA92LA145 · MAGNUM IX N1613B · accident near Driggs, ID · no injuries
1987-10-03LAX88LA002 · MAGNUM IX N1600P · accident near Carefree, AZ · serious injuries
The 6 most recent of 6 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 Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
14 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Avian Balloon MAGNUM IXs?
Arizona, with 9.
Who owns the Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX?
79% 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 · 14 MAGNUM IX (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8003J | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80009 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2006-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8002U | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 2004-05-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8001Q | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 2001-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20810 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona Balloon Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 2000-06-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5026L | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2000-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2056Z | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1999-05-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20513 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1998-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2037U | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1998-02-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2033A | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Exped Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1997-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2023B | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Exped Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1996-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2000T | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Exped Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1995-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16111 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Avian Balloon CO Spokane Valley, Washington |
Standard | 1992-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70047 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Avian Balloon CO Spokane Valley, Washington |
Standard | 1984-12-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |