Piccard AX-6
12 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1972 to 1978; half of them date from 1973 or earlier. Pennsylvania has the most (3). 8% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the AX-6 from the FAA's model table
Where they are owner's state
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10 | 83% |
| None on file | 1 | 8% |
| Experimental | 1 | 8% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Shady Aero LLC | 1 |
Accident history NTSB records · 7 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 7 most recent of 7 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 Piccard AX-6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
12 as of October 27, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piccard AX-6s?
Pennsylvania, with 3.
Who owns the Piccard AX-6?
8% 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 Piccard AX-6s on the register built?
Between 1972 and 1978; half of them in 1973 or earlier.
How many Piccard AX-6 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
7 accidents and incidents since 1982, 3 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Piccard AX-6 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.
Connections how the AX-6 links to the rest of the register
- Piccard 17 aircraft on the register
- Piccard AX-6 11 registered
- Piccard AX-6PT 1 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
- Pennsylvania 3 of these aircraft
- Texas 2 of these aircraft
- California 2 of these aircraft
- New York 1 of these aircraft
- Michigan 1 of these aircraft
- Shady Aero LLC 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the AX-6 7 cases since 1982 · 3 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/piccard/ax-6.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 12
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N78DP | Piccard AX-6 |
Shady Aero LLC Anchorage, Kentucky |
Standard | 2024-06-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N58DP | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2023-08-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3193 | Piccard AX-6PT |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2023-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64DP | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2022-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N50TS | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-12-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2418Z | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1985-01-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36US | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1983-07-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N81WP | Piccard AX-6 |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1981-08-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N95US | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1980-01-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N96DP | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner California |
None on file | 1975-09-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N39US | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1974-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2US | Piccard AX-6 |
Individual owner Hawaii |
Standard | 1973-07-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |