Lindstrand Balloons 105
35 on the U.S. register. Built from 1995 to 2025; half of them date from 2004 or earlier. Ohio has the most (5). 40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the 105 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (31), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- fabric and wicker
- Maker on the register
- Lindstrand Balloons
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 1, 2001; newest September 12, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 19 | 54% |
| Corporation | 8 | 23% |
| LLC | 6 | 17% |
| Co-owned | 2 | 6% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105A | 35 | 1995 to 2025 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 7 with no year on file
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 32 | 91% |
| None on file | 3 | 9% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Winds of Freedom Hot Air Ballooning (Hab) LLC1Winder CORP1St Louis Ballooning Adventures LLC1Oliver Balloons LLC1Magniflight LLC1J & M Leasing of Defiance INC1Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon CO LTD1Elevated Ballooning1Destination Balloon Rides LLC1Cygnet Leasing Company INC1American Balloons LLC1Altitude Adventures INC1
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Winds of Freedom Hot Air Ballooning (Hab) LLC | 1 |
| Winder CORP | 1 |
| St Louis Ballooning Adventures LLC | 1 |
| Oliver Balloons LLC | 1 |
| Magniflight LLC | 1 |
| J & M Leasing of Defiance INC | 1 |
| Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon CO LTD | 1 |
| Elevated Ballooning | 1 |
| Destination Balloon Rides LLC | 1 |
| Cygnet Leasing Company INC | 1 |
| American Balloons LLC | 1 |
| Altitude Adventures INC | 1 |
Fleet pages: Magniflight LLC · American Balloons LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2018-03-24ERA18LA116 · 105A N1517H · accident near Wesley Chapel, FL · minor injuries
2006-06-15DFW06CA161 · 105A N1410C · accident near Frisco, TX · no injuries
The 2 most recent of 2 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How this model compares with others, with the fleet taken into account: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Lindstrand Balloons 105 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
35 as of November 12, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Lindstrand Balloons 105s?
Ohio, with 5.
Who owns the Lindstrand Balloons 105?
40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Lindstrand Balloons 105s on the register built?
Between 1995 and 2025; half of them in 2004 or earlier.
How many Lindstrand Balloons 105 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
2 accidents and incidents since 1982, 0 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Lindstrand Balloons 105 made of?
A hot-air balloon: a coated nylon envelope, stainless-steel cables, and a wicker or aluminium basket under a propane burner. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Lindstrand Balloons 105 the component layer
A hot-air balloon: a coated nylon envelope, stainless-steel cables, and a wicker or aluminium basket under a propane burner. The design is held under 3 type certificates. The FAA has issued 3 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this model, most of them about other and general. 26 approved modifications exist for it, the most by Balloon Master'S INC..
FAA orders 3 airworthiness directives · newest first
2024-07-122024-13-03 · Balloon Reports · electrical power
2008-07-232008-13-05 · Burner hoses · other and general
2008-04-012008-06-15 · Burner hoses · other and general
By system
Orders by system, as a table
| orders | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Other and general | 2 | 67% |
| Electrical power | 1 | 33% |
Approved modifications 26 supplemental type certificates
Changes the FAA has approved for this design, from new avionics and engines to floats and parachutes. The companies holding the most:
Balloon Master'S INC. 3Arbc INC DBA Lindstrand Balloons USA 3Ohio Caverns INC. 2Vencel Travis J. 1Thomas B. Furlong 1Scobee Robert 1Midwest Balloon Rides 1Kermit Weeks 1
Latest
2017-03-01SB04095CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Cameron Balloons or a Thunder &...
2015-06-10SB03468CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons fabric with Head Balloons Inc. 1.9 oz fabric (with either...
2013-12-12SB03066CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International...
2011-12-07SB03044CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket,...
2011-08-31SB03013CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system with the Aerostar International Basket,...
Certificates and bulletins
B00010CHType certificate held by Lindstrand Balloons USA INC. · 37 models listed · revised July 8, 2022
B82EUType certificate held by Lindstrand Balloons LTD. · 14 models listed · revised August 27, 1998
B87EUType certificate held by Lindstrand Balloons LTD. · 5 models listed · revised March 22, 2022
Sources: the FAA's type certificate data sheets, airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, special conditions and special airworthiness information bulletins (Dynamic Regulatory System), and the FAA's service difficulty reports. A failure report is what an operator or repair station chose to file; the counts show reporting as much as reliability, and larger and commercial fleets report more. How the systems are grouped.
Connections how the 105 links to the rest of the register
Design
- Lindstrand Balloons 252 aircraft on the register
- Lindstrand Balloons 105A 35 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
Where they are
- Ohio 5 of these aircraft
- New Mexico 5 of these aircraft
- Texas 4 of these aircraft
- Iowa 3 of these aircraft
- Wyoming 2 of these aircraft
Biggest operators
- Winds of Freedom Hot Air Ballooning (Hab) LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Winder CORP 1 of these aircraft
- St Louis Ballooning Adventures LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Oliver Balloons LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Magniflight LLC 1 of these aircraft
Record
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the 105 2 cases since 1982 · 0 fatal
Airworthiness
- FAA orders naming the 105 3 airworthiness directives
- Approved modifications for the 105 26 supplemental type certificates
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/lindstrand-balloons/105.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 35
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N367LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Destination Balloon Rides LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
None on file | 2026-09-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41564 | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2025-11-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6004E | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54NG | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40995 | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Magniflight LLC Arlington, Texas |
Standard | 2024-09-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4101T | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
J & M Leasing of Defiance INC Defiance, Ohio |
Standard | 2024-07-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N705DL | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1517H | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2024-06-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N69KB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner New Mexico |
None on file | 2024-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5YW | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
St Louis Ballooning Adventures LLC Foley, Missouri |
Standard | 2023-08-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N770SG | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N420LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75181 | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2022-07-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N606JH | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Winder CORP Afton, Wyoming |
Standard | 2022-06-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N448LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2022-02-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75038 | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Aerial Advantage INC Columbia, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-11-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N152LP | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2020-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N190SF | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Winds of Freedom Hot Air Ballooning (Hab) LLC Battle Creek, Michigan |
Standard | 2020-03-04 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N7569W | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2019-12-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N627TK | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2019-03-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7523A | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2018-10-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N517LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
American Balloons LLC Land O Lakes, Florida |
Standard | 2016-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1410C | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Elevated Ballooning Driggs, Idaho |
Standard | 2015-12-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N560W | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Oliver Balloons LLC Bloomington, Indiana |
Standard | 2014-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N615LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2013-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N174LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2012-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7527S | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Cygnet Leasing Company INC Columbus, Ohio |
Standard | 2009-07-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N850LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon CO LTD Lebanon, Ohio |
Standard | 2009-07-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7529A | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2007-10-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21KV | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2007-08-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N104LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2006-07-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N374LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Altitude Adventures INC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2003-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N359LB | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2001-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2010K | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
A R B C INC DBA Galena, Illinois |
None on file | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N83DC | Lindstrand Balloons 105A |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |