Lindstrand Balloons 77
53 on the U.S. register. Built from 1995 to 2014; half of them date from 2002 or earlier. Iowa has the most (9). 38% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the 77 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (46)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- fabric and wicker
- Maker on the register
- Lindstrand Balloons
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 27, 1997; newest October 8, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 27 | 51% |
| LLC | 12 | 23% |
| Corporation | 8 | 15% |
| Co-owned | 6 | 11% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77A | 53 | 1995 to 2014 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 47 | 89% |
| None on file | 6 | 11% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Coop Balloons LLC2Zacs Balloon Emporium LLC1Xclusive Balloons LLC1Windcraft LLC1Skycab Balloon Promotions LLC1Skycab Balloon Promotions INC1Schmoldt Ventures LLC1Old Hickory Aviation INC1Moondance Balloons LLC1Mills & Daughters INC1Magniflight LLC1Magee Aviation Services LLC1
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Coop Balloons LLC | 2 |
| Zacs Balloon Emporium LLC | 1 |
| Xclusive Balloons LLC | 1 |
| Windcraft LLC | 1 |
| Skycab Balloon Promotions LLC | 1 |
| Skycab Balloon Promotions INC | 1 |
| Schmoldt Ventures LLC | 1 |
| Old Hickory Aviation INC | 1 |
| Moondance Balloons LLC | 1 |
| Mills & Daughters INC | 1 |
| Magniflight LLC | 1 |
| Magee Aviation Services LLC | 1 |
Fleet pages: Coop Balloons LLC · Xclusive Balloons LLC · Skycab Balloon Promotions LLC · Skycab Balloon Promotions INC · Magniflight LLC · Magee Aviation Services LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2010-06-27CEN10CA357 · 77A N60029 · accident near Harrison, AR · serious injuries
2005-09-24IAD05CA141 · 77A N4024P · accident near Louisville, KY · serious 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 77 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
53 as of November 6, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Lindstrand Balloons 77s?
Iowa, with 9.
Who owns the Lindstrand Balloons 77?
38% 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 77s on the register built?
Between 1995 and 2014; half of them in 2002 or earlier.
How many Lindstrand Balloons 77 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 77 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 77 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. 15 approved modifications exist for it, the most by Arbc INC DBA Lindstrand Balloons USA.
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 15 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:
Arbc INC DBA Lindstrand Balloons USA 3Vencel Travis J. 1Smith James Tucker 1Skycab Balloon Promotions 1Robert Martel 1Petrehn John R 1Ohio Knox III 1Michael Reinert 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...
2015-05-15SB03456CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks
2013-12-12SB03066CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Basket/Burner/Fuel Tanks with a Aerostar International...
2013-09-30SB03270CH · Replace the Lindstrand Balloons Ltd Basket/Burner system and fuel tanks
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 77 links to the rest of the register
Design
- Lindstrand Balloons 252 aircraft on the register
- Lindstrand Balloons 77A 53 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
Where they are
- Iowa 9 of these aircraft
- Kentucky 5 of these aircraft
- Texas 4 of these aircraft
- Ohio 4 of these aircraft
- New Mexico 4 of these aircraft
Biggest operators
- Coop Balloons LLC 2 of these aircraft
- Zacs Balloon Emporium LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Xclusive Balloons LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Windcraft LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Skycab Balloon Promotions LLC 1 of these aircraft
Record
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the 77 2 cases since 1982 · 0 fatal
Airworthiness
- FAA orders naming the 77 3 airworthiness directives
- Approved modifications for the 77 15 supplemental type certificates
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/lindstrand-balloons/77.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 53
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N699GT | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Michigan |
None on file | 2026-10-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N454BK | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2026-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7507W | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2026-02-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N450TE | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-12-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N778LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2025-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N350TE | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Coop Balloons LLC Swisher, Iowa |
Standard | 2025-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N722LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2025-08-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N650TE | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Coop Balloons LLC Swisher, Iowa |
Standard | 2025-02-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80943 | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N700LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Magniflight LLC Arlington, Texas |
Standard | 2024-09-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N522DT | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Xclusive Balloons LLC Taylorsville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2024-08-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N774TL | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2024-07-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N164LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Ohio |
None on file | 2023-12-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N755LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2023-12-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N215LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Zacs Balloon Emporium LLC Gallatin, Tennessee |
Standard | 2023-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N716R | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-07-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7506Q | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N246LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N474BT | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Magee Aviation Services LLC Rochester, New York |
Standard | 2023-02-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7501G | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Windcraft LLC Londonderry, Vermont |
Standard | 2021-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N209AT | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Skycab Balloon Promotions INC Louisville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-02-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3011P | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2020-10-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N814LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2020-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N627KT | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2019-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N515LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2018-08-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3025A | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Galena On the Fly INC Galena, Illinois |
Standard | 2018-08-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N134LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Schmoldt Ventures LLC Bayside, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6074U | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2018-01-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N550LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2017-12-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N313LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Michigan |
None on file | 2017-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N25LN | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2017-04-04 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N4164M | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Fly Lta LLC Swisher, Iowa |
Standard | 2017-02-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N160LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2015-10-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N535RE | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Moondance Balloons LLC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2015-06-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N157MC | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2014-10-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6031Y | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2014-07-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N30220 | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2014-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N411VA | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2012-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N818LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Buzzards Glory Balloon CO LLC Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Standard | 2010-04-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N745LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2009-07-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N30228 | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2008-10-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N881MT | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Aerial Advantage INC Columbia, Missouri |
Standard | 2008-09-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N450LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Skycab Balloon Promotions LLC Louisville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2007-03-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N312LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2004-06-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6021U | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2003-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N402KD | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2002-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N200TV | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2002-01-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N60029 | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Mills & Daughters INC Ponca, Arkansas |
Standard | 2001-04-06 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N103LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Balloon Promotions LTD Louisville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2001-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N444VA | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Balloons Over Virginia INC Mechanicsville, Virginia |
None on file | 1999-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N513LB | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Old Hickory Aviation INC Nashville, Tennessee |
None on file | 1997-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N223PP | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
A R B C INC DBA Galena, Illinois |
None on file | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N3028S | Lindstrand Balloons 77A |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |