ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298392
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Saturday 13 October 2001 |
| Time: | 08:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aerostar RXS-8 |
| Owner/operator: | Hunterdon Balloon Co. |
| Registration: | N5260E |
| MSN: | RXS-8-3100 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 175 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Albuquerque, New Mexico -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Albuquerque, NM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to land the balloon in a large grass ball field. After clearing power lines adjacent to the landing area, the pilot fully deployed the balloon envelope vent. The balloon basket "made hard contact with the ground. A second contact was made and the balloon started to drag." The balloon envelope contacted power lines; subsequently, the pilot and passengers sustained electrical burns. The balloon basket came to rest against a set of bleachers at the ball field. Airport personnel, located 1/2 mile from the accident site, reported the wind from 360 degrees at 19 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line during landing. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB FTW02LA012
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 17:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation