ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356659
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| Date: | Saturday 21 September 1996 |
| Time: | 19:30 LT |
| Type: |  Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
| Owner/operator: | Balloon Safaris, Inc. |
| Registration: | N2006W |
| MSN: | 193 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Stilwell, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Bucyrus, KS |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
With darkness approaching and a lack of suitable landing sites, the pilot attempted to set the balloon down in a small clear area. During the approach, the balloon brushed the top of a tree. Beyond the tree, the pilot allowed an abrupt landing in a field. One passenger fell on another resulting in serious injuries being inflicted.
Probable Cause: the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA349
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 09:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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