ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357269
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| Date: | Sunday 9 June 1996 |
| Time: | 07:45 LT |
| Type: |  Aerostar S-60A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N63286 |
| MSN: | S60A-3149 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 123 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | San Angelo, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the final approach to land in a field, the basket of the hot air balloon struck the top of a mesquite tree. The pilot's foot was braced against the side of the basket at the point of contact with the tree, and the impact broke her ankle.
Probable Cause: failure of the pilot to maintain altitude or clearance from a tree, during an approach to land in a field.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA242
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 16:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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