Raven S-60
32 on the U.S. register. Built from 1974 to 1991; half of them date from 1983 or earlier. Colorado has the most (6). 19% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the S-60 from the FAA's model table
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 21 | 66% |
| Co-owned | 5 | 16% |
| LLC | 4 | 12% |
| Corporation | 2 | 6% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-60A | 32 | 1974 to 1991 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registration status
By status, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Valid | 29 | 91% |
| Renewal notice sent | 3 | 9% |
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 31 | 97% |
| None on file | 1 | 3% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Willco Services LLC1Skyscapes of America LLC1Jbc Aeronauts LLC1C A F INC1Bucket List Adventures LLC1Bliss Outdoors INC1
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Willco Services LLC | 1 |
| Skyscapes of America LLC | 1 |
| Jbc Aeronauts LLC | 1 |
| C A F INC | 1 |
| Bucket List Adventures LLC | 1 |
| Bliss Outdoors INC | 1 |
Accident history NTSB records · 14 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
2003-08-11CHI03LA313 · S-60A N2789N · accident near Slayton, MN · serious injuries
1996-12-21FTW97LA068 · S-60A N4396K · accident near Rio Rancho, NM · serious injuries
1995-07-15NYC95LA160 · S-60A N4214A · accident near Deerfield, MA · serious injuries
1993-07-13LAX93LA289 · S-60A N2809D · accident near La Jolla, CA · serious injuries
1993-07-05LAX93LA279 · S-60A N35GS · accident near Coloma, CA · serious injuries
1992-10-08FTW93LA010 · S-60A N8EN · accident near Albuquerque, NM · serious injuries
1992-07-04MIA92LA145 · S-60A N4037Q · accident near Dover, FL · 1 killed
1992-07-02DEN92LA069 · S-60A N4211V · accident near Pecos, NM · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 14 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 Raven S-60 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
32 as of November 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Raven S-60s?
Colorado, with 6.
Who owns the Raven S-60?
19% 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 Raven S-60s on the register built?
Between 1974 and 1991; half of them in 1983 or earlier.
How many Raven S-60 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
14 accidents and incidents since 1982, 1 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Raven S-60 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 S-60 links to the rest of the register
Design
- Raven 106 aircraft on the register
- Raven S-60A 32 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
Where they are
- Colorado 6 of these aircraft
- Florida 3 of these aircraft
- California 3 of these aircraft
- Arizona 3 of these aircraft
- Pennsylvania 2 of these aircraft
Biggest operators
- Willco Services LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Skyscapes of America LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Jbc Aeronauts LLC 1 of these aircraft
- C A F INC 1 of these aircraft
- Bucket List Adventures LLC 1 of these aircraft
Record
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the S-60 14 cases since 1982 · 1 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/raven/s-60.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 32
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2807N | Raven S-60A |
Jbc Aeronauts LLC Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4395L | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2023-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41982 | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2023-04-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41908 | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2022-10-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4197N | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2020-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N106AP | Raven S-60A |
Bucket List Adventures LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2020-02-10 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N4194E | Raven S-60A |
Willco Services LLC Lavonia, Georgia |
Standard | 2018-08-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N546WW | Raven S-60A |
Bliss Outdoors INC Hemet, California |
Standard | 2017-07-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4394X | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2017-01-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4198C | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2015-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4270Z | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2014-03-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4193P | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2014-01-14 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N4402E | Raven S-60A |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
None on file | 2013-08-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2789N | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2012-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4271A | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2012-09-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4394E | Raven S-60A |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2012-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N783TP | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2012-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2803G | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2012-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4079K | Raven S-60A |
C A F INC Lakeland, Minnesota |
Standard | 2008-03-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N929MT | Raven S-60A |
Skyscapes of America LLC Daytona Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2007-02-15 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N2805Y | Raven S-60A |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Standard | 2006-09-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36426 | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1997-10-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2787D | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1997-03-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4270A | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1995-01-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4392U | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1994-09-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40192 | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1994-01-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5716Y | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1991-04-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2782W | Raven S-60A |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 1988-08-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4193A | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1987-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2805N | Raven S-60A |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 1985-09-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4209C | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Vermont |
Standard | 1984-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54681 | Raven S-60A |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1979-01-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |