N70003 (Head Balloons INC AX7-77) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on February 14, 1986.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

August 11, 1984AccidentHull loss
MOMENTS AFTER THE DC-3 TOOK OFF, THE TWR CTLR NOTED THE L ENG WAS TORCHING & ASKED THE FLT IF IT WAS 'HAVING A PROBLEM.'THE CREW REPLIED 'AFFIRMATIVE,' THEN THE CTLR CLRD THE FLT TO LND ON ANY RWY.
DC-3 · 3 fatalities
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power (partial) - mech failure/malf Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb Findings 1. (f) ignition system, spark plug - loose 2. (f) maintenance - improper - company maintenance personnel 3. (f) ignition system, spark plug - separation 4. Full accident record